Shefa, Vanuatu
Ekasup
Ekasup is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time11:47
17.75° S, 168.34° EElevation 39 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month90mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ekasup at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:5012 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:03Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
279 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
68 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Ekasup
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 26 km/h · humidity 73%
Today23 Oct26°22°4.1 mm
Sat24 Oct26°23°2.2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°23°
Mon26 Oct28°22°
Tue27 Oct27°23°
Wed28 Oct28°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°23°2 mm
Fri30 Oct25°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°23°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Ekasup
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 | 53 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 59 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 245 | 296 | 279 | 212 | 173 | 148 | 76 | 74 | 68 | 90 | 129 | 166 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Ekasup
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 Ekasup
Earthquakes around Ekasup
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days9magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950750magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 100 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 148 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 62 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 28 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ekasup?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ekasup.
What is the hottest month in Ekasup?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Ekasup?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ekasup?
March is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ekasup?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.