Climate & Weather Guide in Vanuatu
Climate zones, seasonal temperatures, rainfall patterns, and best travel times
Vanuatu has a warm tropical maritime climate shaped by the southeast trade winds, with a pronounced wet season from November to April and a cooler, drier period from May to October. Conditions are humid year-round, with the northern islands hotter and wetter than the south, while central and southern islands feel slightly milder. The climate is broadly tropical under Köppen classification, with strong cyclone risk in the warm season and persistent moisture supporting lush vegetation. For residents and expats, the main appeal is the warm sea and island lifestyle; the main trade-offs are heavy rainfall, humidity, and occasional storm disruption.
Summer Average
28-31°C
Winter Average
23-26°C
Climate Types
Tropical rainforest and Tropical monsoon
2360-4000 mm
2,200-3,000 hrs/yr
80-83%
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