Shefa, Vanuatu
Makata
Makata is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time22:25
17.07° S, 168.42° EUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month132mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:5012 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:55Next 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 February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
313 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
91 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Makata
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 Makata
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 | 47 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 57 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 268 | 324 | 313 | 263 | 216 | 175 | 99 | 93 | 91 | 132 | 187 | 204 |
| 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 Makata
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 Makata
Earthquakes around Makata
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950758magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 75 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 139 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 78 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 64 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makata.
What is the hottest month in Makata?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Makata?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makata?
March is the wettest month with about 313 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Makata?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.