October · Vanuatu
Best time to visit Port Vila in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Vila in October
Average temperature 26°C, 118 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Port Vila scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 26°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Vila wraps around a harbour on Efate, with the Mele Cascades, a market and boat trips to nearby islands.
October in Port Vila — reliably good (3rd best month)
With 26°C (79°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
118 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Vila in October?
- In October, Port Vila averages 26°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Port Vila?
- October earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Vila in October?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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