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Sun & Beach Potential

71/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, August, July

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

22°C – 26°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Port Vila for a sun and beach holiday is September, August, July.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Port Vila

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°299
February
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°276
March
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°338
April
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°223
May
59Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°160
June
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°155
July
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°107
August
69Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°133
September
71Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°99
October
67Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°137
November
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°159
December
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°178

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Port Vila

When is the best time to visit Port Vila for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Port Vila for sun & beach is typically in September, August, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Port Vila?

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Rainy season typically: November–June. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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