March weather forecast
Vanuatu

As Vanuatu moves into the month of March, the onset of the autumn season brings about a significant change in the country's weather pattern. While the temperatures remain relatively high, ranging between 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F), March sees a more significant reduction in rainfall compared to the previous months. However, the early part of the month can still experience considerable precipitation, as the country transitions from the rainy season to the drier part of the year.

In Port Vila, the capital, average temperatures in March hover around 25°C (77°F). The city continues to experience rainfall, but there's a noticeable decrease in volume compared to February, offering more opportunities for outdoor activities and events.

Espiritu Santo, being the largest island in Vanuatu, maintains slightly higher temperatures due to its geographical location and size, with averages between 24°C (75.2°F) and 31°C (87.8°F) in March. Rainfall mirrors the national trend, marking a shift towards drier conditions as the month progresses.

Influences from the Tropical Monsoon climate lessen in March, with fewer instances of heavy rainfall and lower chances of cyclones. It's a month of transition where the weather patterns of summer give way to the more temperate conditions of autumn. As Vanuatu transitions into April, expect further reduction in rainfall and a slight dip in temperatures, reflecting the deeper progression into the autumn season.

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• Port Vila - March »
  In Port Vila during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 282mm (11.1") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Port Vila, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:12.
• Norsup - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F), March is the month with the warmest seawater in Norsup, Vanuatu. The laissez-faire approach to weather in Norsup, Vanuatu continues into March, bringing the highest sea temperature of the year at 29.7°C (85.5°F).
• Port Olry - March »
  March is Port Olry's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 28.9°C (84°F) and lows of 25.2°C (77.4°F). Port Olry experiences its average highest temperatures in March, reaching a peak of 28.9°C (84°F) and a minimum of 25.2°C (77.4°F).
• Isangel - March »
  As the year progresses, March in Isangel sees a gentle progression towards cooler temperatures and shorter days. In Isangel, in March, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
• Lenakel - March »
  On the first day of March in Lenakel sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:09. March brings a slight shift in Lenakel's weather scenario, becoming marginally cooler in comparison to February.
• Luganville - March »
  March is the month with the most rainfall in Luganville with 340mm (13.39") of accumulated precipitation. While March continues the trend of high rainfall in Luganville residents and tourists alike will notice a slight relief from the pervasive soppy conditions of the preceding months.
• Lamap - March »
  In Lamap, during March, the rain falls for 25.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation. In Lamap, Vanuatu, in March, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 168mm (6.61") of accumulated precipitation.
• Sola - March »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Sola, Vanuatu, are March and April, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). The month with the most rainfall in Sola is March, when the rain falls for 27.6 days and typically aggregates up to 245mm (9.65") of precipitation.
• Lakatoro - March »
  March is the warmest month in Lakatoro, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 28.9°C (84°F) and an average low of 25.2°C (77.4°F). Despite the minor temperature fluctuation, March introduces Lakatoro to warmer days, with temperatures peaking at 28.9°C (84°F).
• Tanna - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tanna, Vanuatu, is March, when the rain falls for 22 days and typically aggregates up to 355mm (13.98") of precipitation. In Tanna in March, during 22 rainfall days, 355mm (13.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Espiritu Santo - March »
  January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Espiritu Santo. The months with the highest UV index in Espiritu Santo are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Bunlap - March »
  In Bunlap, Vanuatu, during March, the rain falls for 22 days and regularly aggregates up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation. January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Bunlap.