Shefa, Vanuatu
Maraé
Maraé 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 time00:31
17.05° S, 168.37° EElevation 32 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month123mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maraé at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:4912 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:52Next 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 month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
294 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
85 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Maraé
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 32 km/h · humidity 76%
Today25 Oct26°25°
Mon26 Oct26°25°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°
Wed28 Oct27°26°
Thu29 Oct26°25°
Fri30 Oct25°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°25°
Sun1 Nov25°25°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov26°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Maraé
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 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 251 | 304 | 294 | 246 | 203 | 162 | 93 | 87 | 85 | 123 | 175 | 188 |
| 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 Maraé
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 Maraé
Earthquakes around Maraé
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days15magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950776magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 72 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 140 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 77 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 63 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maraé?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maraé.
What is the hottest month in Maraé?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Maraé?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maraé?
March is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Maraé?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.