Shefa, Vanuatu
Malakof
Malakof 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 time13:49
17.13° S, 168.43° EElevation 9 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month115mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Malakof at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:4912 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 15:56Next 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
283 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
81 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Malakof
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 31 km/h · humidity 75%
Today24 Oct25°24°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct26°24°
Mon26 Oct26°24°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°
Wed28 Oct26°25°
Thu29 Oct26°25°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°25°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov26°25°1 mm
When to go to Malakof
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 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 57 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 244 | 295 | 283 | 235 | 192 | 156 | 88 | 82 | 81 | 115 | 166 | 183 |
| 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 Malakof
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 Malakof
Earthquakes around Malakof
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950750magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record49within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 82 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 132 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 72 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 60 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malakof?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malakof.
What is the hottest month in Malakof?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Malakof?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malakof?
March is the wettest month with about 283 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malakof?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.