Shefa, Vanuatu
Eratap
Eratap is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time19:21
17.79° S, 168.36° EElevation 66 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month93mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Eratap at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:5112 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:57Next 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
285 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
70 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Eratap
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 22 km/h · humidity 80%
Today26 Oct27°23°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°
Wed28 Oct27°23°1.1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct26°21°
Sat31 Oct25°22°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov26°23°
Mon2 Nov26°23°
Tue3 Nov27°23°1.7 mm
Wed4 Nov27°24°3 mm
When to go to Eratap
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 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 60 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 249 | 301 | 285 | 217 | 178 | 152 | 78 | 76 | 70 | 93 | 132 | 172 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Eratap
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 Eratap
Earthquakes around Eratap
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950747magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 99 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 59 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 31 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 41 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Eratap?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Eratap.
What is the hottest month in Eratap?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Eratap?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Eratap?
March is the wettest month with about 285 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Eratap?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.