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Best time to visit Port Vila & Tanna

Mount Yasur, where you can walk to the crater rim

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Highest-rated months
June, July, August, September
Other good months
May, October
Less favorable months
January, February, March

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 1

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Port Vila & Tanna. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSea temperatureSeasonal reasons
January 2027Not ideal30.4°C / 87°F23.2°C / 74°F236 mm28.4°C / 83°FCyclone season, Rainy season
February 2027Not ideal30.6°C / 87°F23.4°C / 74°F285 mm28.7°C / 84°FCyclone season, Rainy season
March 2027Not ideal30.2°C / 86°F23.4°C / 74°F349 mm28.7°C / 84°FCyclone season, Rainy season
April 2027OK29.5°C / 85°F22.3°C / 72°F337 mm28.2°C / 83°FCyclone season, Rainy season
May 2027Good28.2°C / 83°F21.1°C / 70°F221 mm27.4°C / 81°FDry season, Beach weather
June 2027Best27.2°C / 81°F20.1°C / 68°F154 mm26.5°C / 80°FDry season, Beach weather
July 2027Best26.4°C / 80°F18.9°C / 66°F112 mm25.8°C / 78°FDry season, Beach weather
August 2027Best26.6°C / 80°F18.8°C / 66°F109 mm25.6°C / 78°FDry season, Beach weather
September 2027Best27.5°C / 82°F19.3°C / 67°F116 mm25.7°C / 78°FDry season, Beach weather
October 2026Good28.4°C / 83°F20.1°C / 68°F173 mm26.1°C / 79°FDry season, Beach weather
November 2026OK29.3°C / 85°F21.1°C / 70°F122 mm26.8°C / 80°FCyclone season
December 2026OK30.1°C / 86°F22.1°C / 72°F188 mm27.8°C / 82°FCyclone season, Rainy season

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

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When is the best time to visit Port Vila & Tanna?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in June, July, August, September. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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