Shefa, Vanuatu
Mele
Mele is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time03:32
17.69° S, 168.29° EElevation 16 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month91mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mele at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:53Next 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
283 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
69 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Mele
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%
Today25 Oct26°22°
Mon26 Oct28°23°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°23°
Wed28 Oct27°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°
Fri30 Oct25°22°
Sat31 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°22°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov25°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Mele
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 | 62 | 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) | 248 | 301 | 283 | 212 | 173 | 148 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 91 | 131 | 164 |
| 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 Mele
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 Mele
Earthquakes around Mele
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950751magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 101 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 141 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 69 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 22 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mele?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mele.
What is the hottest month in Mele?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Mele?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mele?
March is the wettest month with about 283 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mele?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.