Vanuatu · SpringMonth summary
Vanuatu weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vanuatu in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 26°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Vanuatu in May: 79°F and 10.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Vanuatu in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Vanuatu. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 45% 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 °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 May, Vanuatu averages 79°F, 45% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vanuatu in May
Is May a good time to visit Vanuatu?
May is an excellent time to visit Vanuatu (score 7.7/10). With 79°F, 10.8h of sunshine and 45% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Vanuatu in May?
With 79°F max and 10.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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