Shefa, Vanuatu
Tamale
Tamale is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time00:24
17.66° S, 168.26° EElevation 173 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low24° / 23°
Rain this month106mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tamale at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:5112 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:57Next 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
322 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Tamale
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 20 km/h · humidity 81%
Today27 Oct26°22°
Wed28 Oct26°23°1.1 mm
Thu29 Oct26°22°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct25°21°
Sat31 Oct24°22°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov25°23°
Mon2 Nov26°23°
Tue3 Nov26°22°1.7 mm
Wed4 Nov27°23°3 mm
When to go to Tamale
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 | 55 | 51 | 53 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 62 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 281 | 342 | 322 | 243 | 199 | 168 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 106 | 151 | 188 |
| 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 Tamale
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 Tamale
Earthquakes around Tamale
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950747magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record52within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Pango 93 km ↙1950 · 102 km
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 138 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 72 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 19 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tamale?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tamale.
What is the hottest month in Tamale?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tamale?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tamale?
March is the wettest month with about 322 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tamale?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.