May weather forecastPort Vila, Vanuatu

Beautiful vacation cottages and trees along the shallow clear waters of Port Vila, in Vanuatu

May

Weather in May

May sees a notable shift in weather patterns, as the rainfall starts to decrease in Port Vila. Complementing this pattern, cooler and drier air replaces the earlier humid conditions. Despite the drop in rainfall from the previous month, the city still records an average of 244mm (9.61") precipitation. This change in weather marks the onset of Port Vila's cooler season.

Temperature

The start of May marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. Port Vila's nighttime average temperature in May drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Port Vila, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112 rainfall days, and 2405mm (94.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Port Vila, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Port Vila, Vanuatu, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:18 +11.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Port Vila in May has an average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 21°C (69.8°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Port Vila is 82%.

In Port Vila, Vanuatu, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 17min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:18 +11.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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Jun

Average high temperature

27°C

26°C

25°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

11h 42min

11h 18min

11h 6min

Average temperature in May
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Average high temperature in May: 26°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (29°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July, August and September (24°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February and March (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18°C).

Average humidity in May
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Average rainfall in May: 244mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (338mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (99mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5 days).

Average daylight in May
Port Vila, Vanuatu

Average daylight in May: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).