Shefa, Vanuatu
Maté
Maté is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time11:07
16.68° S, 168.28° EElevation 64 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month161mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maté at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:15 · 17:4912 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:03Next 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
324 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
110 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Maté
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 20 km/h · humidity 70%
Today23 Oct26°23°2.6 mm
Sat24 Oct26°23°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct26°23°1 mm
Mon26 Oct27°23°2.3 mm
Tue27 Oct27°24°1 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct26°22°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct26°23°3 mm
Sun1 Nov26°24°4 mm
When to go to Maté
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 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 269 | 328 | 324 | 284 | 242 | 180 | 118 | 115 | 110 | 161 | 212 | 213 |
| Wet days | 26 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Maté
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 Maté
Earthquakes around Maté
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950752magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record49within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 30 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 114 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 98 km
7.2Melsisi 51 km ←2007 · 137 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maté?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maté.
What is the hottest month in Maté?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Maté?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maté?
March is the wettest month with about 324 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Maté?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.