Shefa, Vanuatu
Emua
Emua is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time23:15
17.55° S, 168.37° EElevation 176 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 23°
Rain this month109mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Emua at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:5012 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:53Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
303 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
82 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Emua
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 81%
Today25 Oct26°23°
Mon26 Oct26°23°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°
Thu29 Oct27°22°
Fri30 Oct26°22°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct26°21°
Sun1 Nov27°22°
Mon2 Nov27°24°
Tue3 Nov28°24°
When to go to Emua
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 | 55 | 51 | 53 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 61 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 267 | 321 | 303 | 243 | 202 | 166 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 109 | 159 | 187 |
| 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 Emua
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 Emua
Earthquakes around Emua
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950737magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record52within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 119 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 126 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 85 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 34 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Emua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Emua.
What is the hottest month in Emua?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Emua?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Emua?
March is the wettest month with about 303 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Emua?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.