Shefa, Vanuatu
Melcofé
Melcofé is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time14:50
17.73° S, 168.30° EElevation 9 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Melcofé at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · 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
271 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
66 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Melcofé
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 28 km/h · humidity 65%
Today24 Oct26°23°
Sun25 Oct27°22°
Mon26 Oct27°22°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°
Thu29 Oct26°23°
Fri30 Oct26°21°
Sat31 Oct26°23°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov27°22°5.3 mm
Mon2 Nov27°23°4.4 mm
When to go to Melcofé
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 | 53 | 49 | 51 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 59 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 237 | 287 | 271 | 204 | 167 | 143 | 74 | 72 | 66 | 88 | 125 | 160 |
| 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 Melcofé
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 Melcofé
Earthquakes around Melcofé
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 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 · 146 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 64 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 23 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melcofé?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Melcofé.
What is the hottest month in Melcofé?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Melcofé?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Melcofé?
March is the wettest month with about 271 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Melcofé?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.