Malampa, Vanuatu
Maé
Maé is a locality in Malampa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time03:08
16.06° S, 167.37° EElevation 32 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month118mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maé at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:15 · 17:5412 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous74% · Moonrise 23:13Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in January
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
304 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
84 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Maé
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 90%
Today31 Oct29°20°2 mm
Sun1 Nov28°21°2.7 mm
Mon2 Nov29°20°7.3 mm
Tue3 Nov28°22°18 mm
Wed4 Nov29°23°7.2 mm
Thu5 Nov29°23°7.1 mm
Fri6 Nov29°22°3.2 mm
Sat7 Nov29°22°3.9 mm
Sun8 Nov29°22°1.4 mm
When to go to Maé
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 | 46 | 44 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 56 | 52 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 266 | 298 | 304 | 243 | 178 | 137 | 92 | 84 | 91 | 118 | 177 | 180 |
| Wet days | 27 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Maé
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 Maé
Earthquakes around Maé
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days60magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950893magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Luganville 32 km ↓1965 · 35 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 99 km
7.4Lakatoro 45 km ←1965 · 41 km
7.3Luganville 52 km ↗2026 · 89 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maé?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maé.
What is the hottest month in Maé?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Maé?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maé?
March is the wettest month with about 304 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Maé?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.