Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
September, July, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Vanuatu?
The best time to visit Vanuatu for hiking is September, July, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Vanuatu, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Vanuatu
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 341 |
February | 16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 318 |
March | 18Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 342 |
April | 25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 268 |
May | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 189 |
June | 47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 185 |
July | 66Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 145 |
August | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 149 |
September | 67Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 136 |
October | 46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 174 |
November | 29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 194 |
December | 22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 25° | 220 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Vanuatu
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