Shefa, Vanuatu
Pango
Pango is a village in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,485. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population2,485
Local time07:38
17.78° S, 168.28° EElevation 1 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.
Pango at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:5012 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:03Next 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
279 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
69 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Pango
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 25 km/h · humidity 71%
Today23 Oct26°22°4.1 mm
Sat24 Oct26°23°2.2 mm
Sun25 Oct27°23°
Mon26 Oct28°22°
Tue27 Oct27°23°
Wed28 Oct28°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°23°2 mm
Fri30 Oct26°24°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°23°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Pango
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 | 62 | 59 |
| High | 28° | 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) | 243 | 294 | 279 | 210 | 173 | 148 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 91 | 128 | 166 |
| Wet days | 24 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Pango
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pango
Outdoors around Pango
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Emis Point surf breakSurf spots
0.1 kmTop blo hillViewpoints
2.1 kmTp blo hillViewpoints
2.4 kmPort Vila Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
5.9 kmShark Bay surf breakSurf spots
8.9 kmCruceCamp sites
11 kmBig Blue Dive ShopDive site
6 kmDive site
9.1 kmHideaway Dive ShopDive site
9.9 kmDive site
11 kmNature around Pango
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Vanuatu seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pango
Earthquakes around Pango
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days9magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950750magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 93 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 58 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 23 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 35 km
Tropical storms · Pango
C1Cyclone Urmil (2026)62 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Tam (2025)70 km · 72 km/hTSTropical Storm of 31 January 2024 (2024)77 km · 65 km/hC4Cyclone Kevin (2023)62 km · 167 km/hC3Cyclone Judy (2023)49 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Gina (2022)28 km · 65 km/hC2Cyclone Cook (2017)75 km · 111 km/hC5Cyclone Pam (2015)49 km · 278 km/hC1Cyclone Becky (2007)90 km · 120 km/hC3Cyclone Ivy (2004)9 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Paula (2001)69 km · 157 km/hC1Cyclone Iris (2000)87 km · 120 km/hC4Cyclone Dani (1999)86 km · 157 km/hC2Cyclone Yali (1998)66 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Vania (1994)55 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Usha (1994)92 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Prema (1993)42 km · 232 km/hC5Cyclone Fran (1992)81 km · 241 km/hC3Cyclone Bola (1988)76 km · 185 km/hC1Cyclone Uma:veli (1987)58 km · 102 km/hC3Cyclone Odette (1985)83 km · 102 km/hC1Cyclone Cliff (1981)30 km · 120 km/h
Pango from above
Around Pango19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lololima RiverNature12 kmFels CaveNature21 kmErakor IslandNature2.9 kmEratap IslandNature6.2 kmMeleNature9.9 kmIfira IslandNature4.1 kmIririkiNature5.2 kmEkapum Lep IslandNature5.6 kmEbaonapkasMountain15 kmMount BernierMountain15 kmBig Blue Dive ShopDive site6.0 kmDive siteDive site9.1 kmHideaway Dive ShopDive site9.9 kmChief Roi Mata’s DomainMonument11 kmVanuatu Cultural CentreMuseum5.6 kmNational Museum of VanuatuMuseum5.6 kmElluk PlateauFerry port3.0 kmErakor IslandFerry port3.1 kmPort VilaPlace6.1 km
Getting to Pango
Bauerfield International AirportVLI
10 kmWhitegrass AirportTAH
211 kmElluk PlateauErakor Island
3 kmErakor IslandElluk Plateau
3.1 kmPlaces near Pango
Places with a climate like Pango
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pango?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pango.
What is the hottest month in Pango?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pango?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pango?
March is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pango?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.