Shefa, Vanuatu
Pangona
Pangona is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time14:55
17.73° S, 168.18° EElevation 10 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month86mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pangona at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:10 · 17:5312 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter69% · Moonrise 23:13Next 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
268 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
65 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Pangona
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 71%
Today31 Oct25°23°2.3 mm
Sun1 Nov27°23°
Mon2 Nov27°23°9.1 mm
Tue3 Nov29°23°9.6 mm
Wed4 Nov27°24°9.8 mm
Thu5 Nov28°24°12.7 mm
Fri6 Nov28°24°4.7 mm
Sat7 Nov28°24°0.7 mm
Sun8 Nov27°24°
Mon9 Nov27°23°1.4 mm
When to go to Pangona
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 | 64 | 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) | 232 | 282 | 268 | 197 | 161 | 138 | 73 | 70 | 65 | 86 | 121 | 152 |
| 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 Pangona
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 Pangona
Earthquakes around Pangona
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days15magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950750magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 91 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 146 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 65 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 11 km
Tsunamis · Pangona
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pangona?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pangona.
What is the hottest month in Pangona?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pangona?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pangona?
March is the wettest month with about 268 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pangona?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.