Shefa, Vanuatu
Loupaléa
Loupaléa 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 time21:31
16.88° S, 168.53° EElevation 40 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month144mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Loupaléa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:4912 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:55Next 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 month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
314 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
96 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Loupaléa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 28 km/h · humidity 76%
Today26 Oct26°25°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°0.8 mm
Wed28 Oct26°25°
Thu29 Oct26°25°
Fri30 Oct25°25°
Sat31 Oct25°24°5.3 mm
Sun1 Nov25°25°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov26°25°
Tue3 Nov26°25°
Wed4 Nov26°25°8.1 mm
When to go to Loupaléa
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 | 52 | 47 | 49 | 55 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 57 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 267 | 325 | 314 | 272 | 220 | 181 | 102 | 100 | 96 | 144 | 201 | 217 |
| Wet days | 26 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Loupaléa
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 Loupaléa
Earthquakes around Loupaléa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950680magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record50within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 61 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 102 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 88 km
7.2Pango 50 km ↖2002 · 107 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Loupaléa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Loupaléa.
What is the hottest month in Loupaléa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Loupaléa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Loupaléa?
March is the wettest month with about 314 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Loupaléa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.