Shefa, Vanuatu
Erata
Erata 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 time03:10
17.02° S, 168.60° EUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month133mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Erata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:4812 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 15:55Next 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 month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
303 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
91 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Erata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 35 km/h · humidity 75%
Today24 Oct25°25°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct26°25°
Mon26 Oct26°24°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°
Wed28 Oct27°26°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°26°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct25°24°10.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°25°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov26°26°0.5 mm
When to go to Erata
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 | 48 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 261 | 318 | 303 | 261 | 207 | 175 | 96 | 93 | 91 | 133 | 190 | 212 |
| Wet days | 26 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Erata
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 Erata
Earthquakes around Erata
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950672magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record50within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 78 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 147 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 93 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 81 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Erata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Erata.
What is the hottest month in Erata?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Erata?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Erata?
March is the wettest month with about 303 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Erata?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.