Shefa, Vanuatu
Pourké
Pourké is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time00:23
16.60° S, 168.15° EUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month133mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pourké at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:14 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:56Next 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 month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
280 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
93 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Pourké
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%
Today27 Oct27°26°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct27°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 Pourké
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 | 48 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 56 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 229 | 282 | 280 | 233 | 198 | 142 | 104 | 98 | 93 | 133 | 172 | 166 |
| 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 Pourké
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 Pourké
Earthquakes around Pourké
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950802magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record50within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Luganville 32 km ↓1965 · 136 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 21 km
7.4Lakatoro 45 km ←1965 · 134 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 122 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pourké?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pourké.
What is the hottest month in Pourké?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pourké?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pourké?
March is the wettest month with about 280 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pourké?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.