Shefa, Vanuatu
Matoa
Matoa is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time22:45
17.46° S, 168.37° EElevation 201 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 23°
Rain this month106mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeSep–Nov
Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matoa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 16:53Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitSep–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
305 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Matoa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 22 km/h · humidity 78%
Today24 Oct26°23°
Sun25 Oct26°22°
Mon26 Oct26°22°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°
Wed28 Oct27°22°
Thu29 Oct26°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°20°
Sat31 Oct26°21°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°20°3.9 mm
Mon2 Nov25°20°2.5 mm
When to go to Matoa
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 | 55 | 51 | 53 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 61 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 267 | 324 | 305 | 239 | 196 | 161 | 86 | 84 | 80 | 106 | 157 | 183 |
| 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 Matoa
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 Matoa
Earthquakes around Matoa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950747magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record53within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 127 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 117 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 94 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 40 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matoa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matoa.
What is the hottest month in Matoa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Matoa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matoa?
March is the wettest month with about 305 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matoa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.