Shefa, Vanuatu
Mapua
Mapua is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time16:12
17.48° S, 168.50° EElevation 198 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 23°
Rain this month107mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapua at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:4912 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:56Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
290 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Mapua
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 31 km/h · humidity 74%
Today23 Oct24°22°2.2 mm
Sat24 Oct24°24°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct25°24°
Mon26 Oct25°23°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct25°24°
Wed28 Oct26°25°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°24°4 mm
Fri30 Oct24°23°5.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°24°2 mm
Sun1 Nov25°24°1 mm
When to go to Mapua
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 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 62 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 255 | 309 | 290 | 237 | 195 | 160 | 86 | 84 | 80 | 107 | 156 | 189 |
| Wet days | 26 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Mapua
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 Mapua
Earthquakes around Mapua
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days10magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950720magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 134 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 121 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 95 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 50 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapua.
What is the hottest month in Mapua?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapua?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapua?
March is the wettest month with about 290 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mapua?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.