Shefa, Vanuatu
Natapao
Natapao is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time21:31
17.61° S, 168.22° EElevation 10 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Natapao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:5112 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:57Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
287 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
72 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Natapao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 20 km/h · humidity 79%
Today26 Oct27°23°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct27°22°
Wed28 Oct27°24°3 mm
Thu29 Oct27°23°
Fri30 Oct26°21°6.3 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°6.8 mm
Sun1 Nov26°23°3.1 mm
Mon2 Nov27°23°
Tue3 Nov28°22°1.7 mm
Wed4 Nov26°24°5.8 mm
When to go to Natapao
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 | 65 | 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) | 250 | 305 | 287 | 216 | 178 | 149 | 79 | 77 | 72 | 96 | 136 | 166 |
| 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 Natapao
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 Natapao
Earthquakes around Natapao
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950750magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record54within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 103 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 132 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 78 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 17 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Natapao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Natapao.
What is the hottest month in Natapao?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Natapao?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Natapao?
March is the wettest month with about 287 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Natapao?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.