Malampa, Vanuatu
Aop
Aop is a locality in Malampa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:10
16.08° S, 167.40° EElevation 6 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 24°
Rain this month113mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Aop at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:16 · 17:5412 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous91% · Moonrise 21:11Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
289 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
81 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Aop
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 83%
Today29 Oct27°25°
Fri30 Oct26°24°
Sat31 Oct26°25°
Sun1 Nov27°25°0.6 mm
Mon2 Nov27°25°3 mm
Tue3 Nov26°25°4.5 mm
Wed4 Nov27°26°9.1 mm
Thu5 Nov27°26°4.9 mm
Fri6 Nov27°26°3.4 mm
When to go to Aop
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 44 | 46 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 56 | 52 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 253 | 283 | 289 | 229 | 169 | 130 | 89 | 81 | 87 | 113 | 168 | 170 |
| Wet days | 27 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Aop
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Vanuatu seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Aop
Earthquakes around Aop
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days41magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950886magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Luganville 32 km ↓1965 · 39 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 95 km
7.4Lakatoro 45 km ←1965 · 43 km
7.3Luganville 52 km ↗2026 · 91 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aop?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Aop.
What is the hottest month in Aop?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Aop?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Aop?
March is the wettest month with about 289 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Aop?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.