Shefa, Vanuatu
Malapat
Malapat is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time05:56
17.72° S, 168.28° EUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Malapat at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:5012 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 15:57Next 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
269 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
66 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Malapat
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 25 km/h · humidity 78%
Today24 Oct26°24°2.2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°23°
Mon26 Oct28°23°
Tue27 Oct27°23°
Wed28 Oct28°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°23°2 mm
Fri30 Oct26°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°23°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Malapat
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 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 62 | 58 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 236 | 286 | 269 | 202 | 166 | 141 | 73 | 71 | 66 | 87 | 124 | 157 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Malapat
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 Malapat
Earthquakes around Malapat
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days10magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950752magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 99 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 144 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 66 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 21 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malapat?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malapat.
What is the hottest month in Malapat?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Malapat?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malapat?
March is the wettest month with about 269 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malapat?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.