Port-Vila
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Port-Vila month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Port-Vila are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and March the wettest (about 319 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9 | 24.3 | 251 | 10.3 |
| February | 29.2 | 24.7 | 274 | 10.0 |
| March | 28.8 | 24.4 | 319 | 9.9 |
| April | 28.3 | 24.1 | 269 | 9.6 |
| May | 26.8 | 23.1 | 125 | 9.4 |
| June | 25.9 | 22.5 | 69 | 9.1 |
| July | 25.5 | 21.9 | 58 | 9.3 |
| August | 25.3 | 21.6 | 75 | 9.4 |
| September | 25.8 | 21.9 | 82 | 10.0 |
| October | 26.9 | 22.6 | 169 | 10.3 |
| November | 27.9 | 23.2 | 147 | 11.3 |
| December | 28.7 | 24.0 | 187 | 11.1 |
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People and places shaping Port-Vila
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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026Past and future events in Port-Vila
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Previously
- Documented history · 2004
In the autumn of 2004, an archaeological expedition known as Teouma discovered a burial site of 25 tombs containing three dozen skeletons of members of the Lapita culture.
- Documented history · 1774
Efate Island was charted in 1774 by James Cook, who named it Sandwich Island.
- Documented history · 1889
Instead, it was converted into the municipality of Franceville, which declared independence on 9 August 1889, though this only lasted until June of the following year.
- Documented history · 1887
After 1887, the territory was jointly administered by the French and the British.
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01 · OverviewPort-Vila, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Port-Vila took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Port-Vila
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Port-Vila
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Port-Vila
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Port-Vila
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Port-Vila
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Port-Vila
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port-Vila
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01 · Q&AWhere is Port-Vila located and what are its coordinates?
Port-Vila is situated in Vanuatu at geographic coordinates -17.7365, 168.3137 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Port-Vila?
Port-Vila has a recorded population of approximately 35,901 and observes the Pacific/Efate time zone (VUV).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Port-Vila?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Port-Vila include bi, en-VU, fr-VU, and the circulating currency is VUV.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Port-Vila?
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