Vanuatu · SummerMonth summary
Vanuatu weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vanuatu in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Vanuatu in August: 25°C and 10.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Vanuatu in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (25°C) — crowds still moderate Summer in Vanuatu brings pleasant temperatures (25°C) and long sunny days (10.8h of sunshine). Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 29°C | 74% | 7.9 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 24°C | 29°C | 85% | 9.6 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 24°C | 29°C | 81% | 10.5 | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 8.6 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 23°C | 26°C | 45% | 4.4 | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 22°C | 26°C | 39% | 2.3 | 10.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 22°C | 25°C | 37% | 1.9 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 21°C | 25°C | 39% | 2.4 | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 26°C | 42% | 2.7 | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 27°C | 55% | 5.5 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 23°C | 28°C | 62% | 4.9 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 28°C | 66% | 6.0 | 12.7h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Vanuatu averages 25°C, 39% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vanuatu in August
Is August a good time to visit Vanuatu?
August is an excellent time to visit Vanuatu (score 7.8/10). With 25°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Vanuatu in August?
With 25°C max and 10.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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