October weather forecast
Vanuatu

October in Vanuatu signifies a deeper progression into the spring season, with a more pronounced increase in both temperatures and rainfall compared to September. Average temperatures during October typically range from 20°C (68°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), reflecting the country's gradual transition towards the summer heat.

In Port Vila, the average temperature in October rises to 24°C (75.2°F), marking a noticeable increase from the previous month. The city also experiences a significant increase in rainfall compared to September, signaling a transition towards the wetter months of the year.

Espiritu Santo, the largest island, follows the national trend, with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (69.8°F) to 30°C (86°F) in October. The rainfall levels also start to rise more significantly, aligning with the incoming wet season.

The influence of the Tropical Monsoon climate becomes more noticeable in October, with a substantial increase in rainfall and a rising risk of cyclones. As Vanuatu moves into November, anticipate a continuation of these trends, with further increases in both temperatures and rainfall, setting the stage for the country's rainy summer season. Consequently, October offers a glimpse of the changing weather conditions, balancing the mild temperatures of spring with the incoming humidity and rainfall of the summer season.

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• Port Vila - October »
  On the first day of October in Port Vila, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:44. In Port Vila, in October, during 8 rainfall days, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Norsup - October »
  On the first day of October in Norsup sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of October, in Norsup, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 17:54 +11.
• Port Olry - October »
  In Port Olry, in October, during 18.7 rainfall days, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Port Olry sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:48.
• Isangel - October »
  On the last day of October, in Isangel, sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset at 17:50 +11. In Isangel in October, the average water temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F).
• Lenakel - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Lenakel are February through April, June, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. Lenakel transitions into October recording an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Luganville - October »
  October carries a distinct transition of weather in Luganville, with an increase in rainfall to 193mm (7.6"), indicating the onset of the wet season. On the first day of October in Luganville, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:48.
• Lamap - October »
  In Lamap during October, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Lamap are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Sola - October »
  In Sola in October, the average water temperature is 27.8°C (82°F). In Sola during October, the rain falls for 24 days and regularly aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.
• Lakatoro - October »
  In Lakatoro in October, the average water temperature is 26.9°C (80.4°F). October marks a further rise in temperature, with the mercury stretching to 27.1°C (80.8°F) in Lakatoro.
• Tanna - October »
  The month with the least rainfall in Tanna, Vanuatu, is October, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically collects 109mm (4.29") of precipitation. September's transformation into October witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F) in Tanna, noting a minor change from the preceding month.
• Espiritu Santo - October »
  June through October, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. In Espiritu Santo during October, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of precipitation.
• Bunlap - October »
  June through October, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Bunlap, Vanuatu. The months with the coldest seawater in Bunlap are June through October, with an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F).