Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
81°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Port Vila
Vanuatu · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
78%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
13 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 80°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain38%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain37%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain39%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain43%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 78 | 8.6 | 20 | 10.9 | 81 | 83 |
| Feb | 82 | 79 | 8.8 | 19 | 10.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Mar | 81 | 78 | 10.4 | 22 | 10.4 | 83 | 84 |
| Apr | 80 | 78 | 8.5 | 19 | 9.9 | 81 | 83 |
| May | 78 | 76 | 6.2 | 13 | 9.5 | 77 | 81 |
| Jun | 77 | 75 | 4.3 | 10 | 8.9 | 76 | 80 |
| Jul | 76 | 74 | 2.7 | 9 | 8.9 | 74 | 78 |
| Aug | 75 | 73 | 2.6 | 9 | 9.5 | 74 | 78 |
| Sep | 76 | 74 | 2.9 | 9 | 10.1 | 76 | 78 |
| Oct | 77 | 75 | 4.2 | 11 | 11.0 | 78 | 79 |
| Nov | 78 | 76 | 3.8 | 13 | 11.5 | 79 | 81 |
| Dec | 80 | 78 | 5.7 | 16 | 11.6 | 80 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
Data & methodology