The month in detail
What to expect in December
Summer in Vanuatu brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (7.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if October (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
December ranks 7 out of 12 months in Vanuatu.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
21°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
13.1h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 15
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Vanuatu is October (8.3/10), 0.4 pt higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Vanuatu
🗣️LanguageBislama
💶CurrencyVatu vanuatuan (Vt)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 25°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 60%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Vanuatu ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
VanuatuTropical climate with a 8.3 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.73°S · 168.32°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
October is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days. The months of October & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Vanuatu get in October?
Vanuatu averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Vanuatu?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Vanuatu in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Vanuatu good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Vanuatu scores 6.5/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 7.8/10.
When should you avoid Vanuatu?
February is the most difficult month to visit Vanuatu, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Vanuatu in December?
In December, the sea averages 29°C in Vanuatu: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Vanuatu in December?
The average UV index reaches 8 in December in Vanuatu (very high), with about 13.1h of daylight. Protection essential.