Tafea, Vanuatu
Oumetch
Oumetch is a locality in Tafea, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:52
20.25° S, 169.85° EElevation 9 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low23° / 22°
Rain this month115mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Oumetch at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:04 · 17:4712 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:50Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJanuary
245 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
96 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Weather in Oumetch
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 24 km/h · humidity 83%
Today26 Oct25°22°
Tue27 Oct25°22°
Wed28 Oct25°22°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct24°22°
Fri30 Oct24°23°
Sat31 Oct24°23°
Sun1 Nov24°23°2.2 mm
Mon2 Nov26°24°
Tue3 Nov26°24°0.9 mm
When to go to Oumetch
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 | 59 | 54 | 56 | 62 | 64 | 67 | 73 | 70 | 75 | 67 | 66 | 63 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 245 | 313 | 368 | 244 | 173 | 157 | 115 | 97 | 96 | 115 | 113 | 206 |
| Wet days | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
| Sea | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
What's on in Oumetch
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 Oumetch
Earthquakes around Oumetch
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days126magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950691magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Lenakel 46 km ↖1992 · 146 km
7.3Isangel 72 km ↙2008 · 102 km
7.2Lenakel 62 km ↗1953 · 130 km
7.1Isangel 119 km ↓2023 · 70 km
Tsunamis · Oumetch
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oumetch?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oumetch.
What is the hottest month in Oumetch?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Oumetch?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oumetch?
January is the wettest month with about 245 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Oumetch?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.