Penama, Vanuatu
Melsisi
Melsisi is a locality in Penama, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:44
15.74° S, 168.13° EElevation 206 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month135mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Melsisi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:17 · 17:4812 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:04Next 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
274 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
112 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Melsisi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 77%
Today23 Oct26°24°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct25°23°9.5 mm
Sun25 Oct25°22°5 mm
Mon26 Oct26°24°3.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°24°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct26°24°9.4 mm
Thu29 Oct26°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct25°24°2 mm
Sat31 Oct26°23°1.5 mm
When to go to Melsisi
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 | 47 | 49 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 56 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 242 | 292 | 274 | 258 | 188 | 152 | 115 | 112 | 113 | 135 | 211 | 197 |
| Wet days | 26 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Melsisi
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Melsisi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Vanuatu seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Melsisi
Earthquakes around Melsisi
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950766magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record44within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Luganville 32 km ↓1965 · 102 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 77 km
7.4Lakatoro 45 km ←1965 · 129 km
7.3Luganville 52 km ↗2026 · 77 km
Tropical storms · Melsisi
TSTropical Storm Tam (2025)76 km · 72 km/hC4Cyclone Lola (2023)30 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Judy (2023)17 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Gina (2022)82 km · 65 km/hC5Cyclone Harold (2020)36 km · 269 km/hC3Cyclone Hola (2018)41 km · 83 km/hC2Cyclone Zena (2016)40 km · 102 km/hC1Cyclone Lusi (2014)40 km · 83 km/hC3Cyclone Funa (2008)87 km · 102 km/hC2Cyclone Kerry (2005)18 km · 74 km/hC3Cyclone Ivy (2004)49 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm of 26 May 1997 (1997)46 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Beti (1996)40 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Vania (1994)41 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Usha (1994)41 km · 93 km/hC1Cyclone Innis (1992)78 km · 102 km/hC2Cyclone Betsy (1992)75 km · 167 km/hC3Cyclone Nigel (1985)25 km · 148 km/hC3Cyclone Eric (1985)53 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm of 26 December 1984 (1984)97 km · 65 km/h
Melsisi from above
Around Melsisi4 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Melsisi
Santo Pekoa International AirportSON
101 kmBauerfield International AirportVLI
219 kmPlaces with a climate like Melsisi
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melsisi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Melsisi.
What is the hottest month in Melsisi?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Melsisi?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Melsisi?
March is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Melsisi?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.