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Port Vila in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Port Vila in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Port Vila, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Port Vila in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Port Vila in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +24°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 54 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Vila has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Port Vila in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Vila for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +21°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +25°C.

Is Port Vila warm or cold in August?

Port Vila is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Port Vila, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Port Vila in August

Port Vila weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+24°C+24°C+24°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+19°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+27°C+27°C
Rainfall
64 mm54 mm71 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
75%75%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
141514
Rainy days
151514
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +24°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 64 mm to 54 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 1 to 2.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Port Vila in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Port Vila is gradually decreasing during August, going from 9 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Port Vila based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 142 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Port Vila wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 228 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Port Vila?

This is the weather in Port Vila in August 2024:
1 August
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+23°C
2 August
☁️
+24°C
3 August
🌧️
+24°C
4 August
🌧️
+24°C
5 August
🌧️
+24°C
6 August
☁️
+23°C
7 August
🌧️
+24°C
8 August
☁️
+24°C
9 August
☁️
+23°C
10 August
☀️
+23°C
11 August
☁️
+22°C
12 August
☁️
+22°C
13 August
☁️
+23°C
14 August
☁️
+24°C
15 August
☁️
+24°C
16 August
🌧️
+23°C
17 August
☁️
+24°C
18 August
☁️
+24°C
19 August
🌧️
+25°C
20 August
☁️
+24°C
21 August
☁️
+24°C
22 August
☁️
+23°C
23 August
☁️
+23°C
24 August
☁️
+23°C
25 August
☁️
+23°C
26 August
☁️
+23°C
27 August
☁️
+24°C
28 August
🌧️
+23°C
29 August
🌧️
+24°C
30 August
🌧️
+25°C
31 August
☁️
+25°C
In August 2024 Port Vila had 2 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Port Vila climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Port Vila in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+25°C) and the highest in 2022 (+27°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 922 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3215 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Vila in August:

Is August a good time to visit Port Vila?

It’s always a good time to visit Port Vila, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Port Vila in August?

August is warm in Port Vila. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Port Vila rainy in August?

Port Vila is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Port Vila in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Vila in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Port Vila

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Port Vila, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.