Temperature
Pleasant by day, warm at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Port Vila
Vanuatu · Oceania
Warm coastal days and some sun. Wind on exposed beaches is the main drawback.
Good overall
Late
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
Wind
16 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
87%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 75°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Steady wind
May's steady trade-wind breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
16 mphMay Windy
Sea temperature
81°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 78°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain25%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Rain26%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain28%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening78°F
Rain28%
Cloud63%
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