January weather forecast
Vanuatu

January falls within the summer season in Vanuatu and is characterized by high temperatures and considerable rainfall. The month is among the hottest and wettest periods of the year, with temperatures typically ranging from 24°C (75.2°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). The high humidity level during this time can amplify the perceived heat, adding to the intensity of the summer heat. Rainfall is particularly high in January, with precipitation frequently exceeding 200mm (7.87"), which is substantially more than what the islands receive during the transition months of December and February.

In Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu, the average temperature in January is around 26°C (78.8°F). Like the rest of the nation, the city experiences significant rainfall, impacting the city's outdoor activities and the general livability during this period.

In contrast, Espiritu Santo, the largest island in Vanuatu, sees slightly higher temperatures due to its geographical location and size, with averages between 25°C (77°F) and 33°C (91.4°F) in January. Rainfall here is comparable to Port Vila, maintaining the trend of a wet and humid start to the year.

January's weather is primarily influenced by the Tropical Monsoon climate, with heavy rainfall and the potential for tropical cyclones. It is crucial for visitors and residents alike to monitor weather forecasts during this period due to the heightened risk of cyclonic activity and extreme weather events. Compared to December, January sees a slight increase in both temperature and rainfall, reflecting the peak of Vanuatu's summer season. Looking ahead to February, similar weather patterns persist, but with a gradual decrease in precipitation as the country begins to transition out of its cyclone season and into the less volatile months of the year.

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• Port Vila - January »
  Port Vila navigates through January with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F). In Port Vila, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 257mm (10.12") of accumulated precipitation.
• Norsup - January »
  On the first day of January in Norsup, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:25. In Norsup in January, the average water temperature is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
• Port Olry - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Port Olry are January, September, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%. In Port Olry in January, it is raining for 23.9 days, with typically 174mm (6.85") of accumulated precipitation.
• Isangel - January »
  On the last day of January, in Isangel sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:25 +11. January in Isangel presents welcoming conditions for travelers, with suitable temperatures for beachside activities.
• Lenakel - January »
  January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Lenakel, Vanuatu. The months with the lowest humidity in Lenakel are January, May, July through September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
• Luganville - January »
  The warmest period in Luganville with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), falls in January through March and December. January in Luganville, Vanuatu typically commences the year with warm temperatures and high rainfall, establishing the dominance of the wet season over the island.
• Lamap - January »
  The climatic conditions in Lamap during January frequently display a combination of moderate wind speeds and relative humidity. January, May, July through September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Lamap.
• Sola - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Sola are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 76%. In January, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).
• Lakatoro - January »
  January, September, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months in Lakatoro, Vanuatu. January in Lakatoro greets residents with temperatures that glide comfortably between 25.1°C (77.2°F) to 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Tanna - January »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Tanna are January through March, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F). The months with the most sunshine in Tanna are January, February, September through December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.
• Espiritu Santo - January »
  In Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, the months of January through March are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 30°C (86°F). January through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Espiritu Santo.
• Bunlap - January »
  January through April and December, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Bunlap. January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bunlap.