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Shefa, Vanuatu

Sakao

Sakao is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time08:26
16.82° S, 168.38° EUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
The year in Sakaoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month132mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sakao at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in February

Coolest month24°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthMarch

295 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

89 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Weather in Sakao

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 25 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct26°25°
Thu29 Oct26°25°
Fri30 Oct26°25°
Sat31 Oct25°25°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov26°25°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov27°25°1.9 mm
Tue3 Nov26°25°4 mm
Wed4 Nov26°25°5.3 mm
Thu5 Nov27°25°10.5 mm
Fri6 Nov27°26°

When to go to Sakao

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514649545760646465646056
High28°28°28°27°26°26°25°25°25°25°26°27°
Low26°26°26°26°25°25°24°24°24°24°25°26°
Rain (mm)248302295250207161979389132183190
Wet days262429241919191717212425
Sea29°29°29°28°28°27°26°26°26°27°27°28°

What's on in Sakao

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 Sakao

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sakao

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 47 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 102 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 87 km
7.2Pango 50 km ↖2002 · 104 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sakao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakao.
What is the hottest month in Sakao?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakao?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakao?
March is the wettest month with about 295 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sakao?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.