Tafea, Vanuatu
Pontasipsip
Pontasipsip is a locality in Tafea, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time15:17
18.67° S, 169.15° EElevation 23 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 23°
Rain this month119mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pontasipsip at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4812 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 16:50Next holiday29 NovemberUnity DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
324 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
89 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Pontasipsip
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 79%
Today25 Oct24°23°3.5 mm
Mon26 Oct24°23°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct24°23°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct24°23°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°21°
Sat31 Oct24°22°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°23°1 mm
Mon2 Nov25°23°2.5 mm
Tue3 Nov25°24°4 mm
When to go to Pontasipsip
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 | 56 | 52 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 67 | 71 | 67 | 66 | 62 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 277 | 303 | 324 | 291 | 213 | 132 | 108 | 109 | 89 | 119 | 141 | 187 |
| Wet days | 23 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° |
What's on in Pontasipsip
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 Pontasipsip
Earthquakes around Pontasipsip
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days97magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950606magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record48within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Lenakel 46 km ↖1992 · 68 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 99 km
7.2Pango 66 km ↓2011 · 111 km
7.2Lenakel 62 km ↗1953 · 70 km
Tsunamis · Pontasipsip
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pontasipsip?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pontasipsip.
What is the hottest month in Pontasipsip?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pontasipsip?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pontasipsip?
March is the wettest month with about 324 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pontasipsip?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.