Vanuatu · WinterMonth summary
Vanuatu weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
74% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vanuatu in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Vanuatu. June remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Vanuatu in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Vanuatu Even in winter, Vanuatu enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Vanuatu averages 29°C, 74% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vanuatu in January
Is January a good time to visit Vanuatu?
January is an acceptable time for Vanuatu (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Vanuatu in January?
Yes, 74% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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