Shefa, Vanuatu
Vaitini
Vaitini is a locality in Shefa, Vanuatu, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time17:41
17.08° S, 168.35° EElevation 177 mUTC+11 · Vanuatu Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month117mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vaitini at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:12 · 17:5012 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:52Next 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 month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
288 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
82 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Vaitini
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 32 km/h · humidity 77%
Today26 Oct25°24°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct25°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct26°25°
Thu29 Oct25°25°
Fri30 Oct25°24°
Sat31 Oct25°24°2.6 mm
Sun1 Nov25°25°1 mm
Mon2 Nov25°24°
Tue3 Nov26°25°
Wed4 Nov26°24°4.3 mm
When to go to Vaitini
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 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 63 | 59 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 246 | 298 | 288 | 238 | 196 | 156 | 90 | 84 | 82 | 117 | 168 | 180 |
| Wet days | 26 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Vaitini
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 Vaitini
Earthquakes around Vaitini
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days14magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950774magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Melsisi 77 km ↓1999 · 75 km
7.3Pango 58 km ↓1961 · 136 km
7.3Pango 23 km ↖2024 · 73 km
7.3Port Vila 34 km ↖2010 · 59 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vaitini?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vaitini.
What is the hottest month in Vaitini?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Vaitini?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vaitini?
March is the wettest month with about 288 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vaitini?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.