Vanuatu · WinterMonth summary
Vanuatu weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 84°F
🌧 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: Favourable conditions in January (7.2/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
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
Even in winter, Vanuatu enjoys 29°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 75°F | 84°F | 74% | 0.3in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 75°F | 84°F | 85% | 0.4in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 75°F | 84°F | 81% | 0.4in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 75°F | 82°F | 70% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 73°F | 79°F | 45% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 72°F | 79°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 72°F | 77°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 77°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 79°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 81°F | 55% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 73°F | 82°F | 62% | 0.2in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 82°F | 66% | 0.2in | 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 84°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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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