Shefa, Vanuatu
Bosao
Bosao is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul–Aug · Oct
Population–
Local time06:48
16.78° S, 168.18° EElevation 54 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Aug · Oct
Best: Jul–Aug · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bosao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:5012 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:52Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Aug · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
279 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
81 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Bosao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 21 km/h · humidity 78%
Today26 Oct26°22°2.8 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°1.3 mm
Wed28 Oct26°23°2.4 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°22°
Sat31 Oct26°22°3.6 mm
Sun1 Nov26°22°3.8 mm
Mon2 Nov26°23°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov26°23°2.5 mm
Wed4 Nov27°22°2.2 mm
When to go to Bosao
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 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 57 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 63 | 59 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 229 | 283 | 279 | 223 | 188 | 137 | 92 | 86 | 81 | 118 | 160 | 158 |
| Wet days | 26 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Bosao
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 Bosao
Earthquakes around Bosao
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950786magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record48within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 40 km
7.4Lakatoro 45 km ←1965 · 146 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 101 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 85 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bosao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bosao.
What is the hottest month in Bosao?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bosao?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bosao?
March is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bosao?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.