Shefa, Vanuatu
Saama
Saama is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now22°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time03:04
17.55° S, 168.35° EElevation 41 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month107mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Saama at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:13 · 17:5012 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:53Next 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
299 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Saama
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 87%
Today25 Oct27°22°
Mon26 Oct27°23°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct28°23°
Wed28 Oct27°23°
Thu29 Oct27°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°21°
Sat31 Oct27°21°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°21°3.9 mm
Mon2 Nov25°20°2.5 mm
When to go to Saama
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 | 68 | 67 | 62 | 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) | 262 | 316 | 299 | 238 | 198 | 163 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 107 | 156 | 183 |
| 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 Saama
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 Saama
Earthquakes around Saama
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days12magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950740magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record52within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 117 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 126 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 84 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 32 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Saama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Saama.
What is the hottest month in Saama?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Saama?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saama?
March is the wettest month with about 299 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Saama?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.