Shefa, Vanuatu
Bumboko
Bumboko is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time17:03
16.82° S, 168.27° EUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month122mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bumboko at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:52Next 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
284 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
83 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Bumboko
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 78%
Today26 Oct27°23°2.8 mm
Tue27 Oct27°24°1.3 mm
Wed28 Oct27°24°2.4 mm
Thu29 Oct27°24°1.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°22°
Sat31 Oct27°22°3.6 mm
Sun1 Nov26°23°3.8 mm
Mon2 Nov27°23°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov27°23°2.5 mm
Wed4 Nov28°23°2.2 mm
When to go to Bumboko
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 | 51 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 236 | 290 | 284 | 232 | 195 | 146 | 93 | 87 | 83 | 122 | 167 | 169 |
| 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 Bumboko
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 Bumboko
Earthquakes around Bumboko
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950775magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record49within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 44 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 99 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 83 km
7.2Melsisi 51 km ←2007 · 150 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bumboko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bumboko.
What is the hottest month in Bumboko?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bumboko?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bumboko?
March is the wettest month with about 284 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bumboko?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.