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Sun & Beach Potential

60/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

September, July, August

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Weather

22°C – 25°C

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

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Climate Heatmap

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in Vanuatu

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Lenakel

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Vanuatu

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°341
February
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°318
March
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°342
April
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°268
May
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°189
June
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°185
July
57Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°145
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°149
September
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°136
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°174
November
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°194
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°220

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

Quick summary: visiting Vanuatu

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

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

When is the rainy season in Vanuatu?

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

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Plan your sun & beach holiday to Vanuatu

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