Shefa, Vanuatu
Païa
Païa is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time22:54
16.58° S, 168.20° EElevation 108 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month147mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Païa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:55Next 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
301 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
103 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Païa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 33 km/h · humidity 76%
Today26 Oct26°25°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°26°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct26°25°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct26°25°
Fri30 Oct26°25°
Sat31 Oct26°25°0.9 mm
Sun1 Nov26°25°9.3 mm
Mon2 Nov26°26°
Tue3 Nov26°25°1.7 mm
Wed4 Nov26°25°2.4 mm
When to go to Païa
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 | 50 | 46 | 49 | 54 | 57 | 61 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 248 | 305 | 301 | 257 | 218 | 158 | 112 | 108 | 103 | 147 | 192 | 187 |
| Wet days | 26 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Païa
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 Païa
Earthquakes around Païa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950778magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record50within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Luganville 32 km ↓1965 · 139 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 18 km
7.4Lakatoro 45 km ←1965 · 138 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 124 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Païa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Païa.
What is the hottest month in Païa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Païa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Païa?
March is the wettest month with about 301 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Païa?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.