If you plan to visit Port Vila in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +27°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 196 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
196 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Vila has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Port Vila in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Vila for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.
Is Port Vila warm or cold in January?
Port Vila is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +26°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Port Vila:
Climate in Port Vila in January
Port Vila weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+30°C
Rainfall
135 mm
196 mm
215 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
81%
82%
83%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1007 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
3
1
1
Cloudy days
6
4
2
Rainy days
21
24
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 135 mm to 196 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 1 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Port Vila in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Port Vila is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Port Vila based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 370 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 57 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Port Vila, here is a comparison with other months, 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 January in Port Vila?
This is the weather in Port Vila in January 2024:
1 January
☁️
+29°C
2 January
🌧️
+28°C
3 January
🌧️
+28°C
4 January
🌧️
+27°C
5 January
🌧️
+28°C
6 January
🌧️
+28°C
7 January
🌧️
+29°C
8 January
☁️
+29°C
9 January
🌧️
+28°C
10 January
☁️
+28°C
11 January
☀️
+28°C
12 January
☁️
+28°C
13 January
☁️
+28°C
14 January
🌧️
+28°C
15 January
🌧️
+27°C
16 January
🌧️
+27°C
17 January
🌧️
+26°C
18 January
🌧️
+27°C
19 January
☁️
+28°C
20 January
☁️
+28°C
21 January
🌧️
+28°C
22 January
☁️
+29°C
23 January
🌧️
+29°C
24 January
☀️
+28°C
25 January
☁️
+29°C
26 January
☁️
+29°C
27 January
☁️
+29°C
28 January
🌧️
+29°C
29 January
🌧️
+28°C
30 January
🌧️
+27°C
31 January
☁️
+28°C
In January 2024 Port Vila had 2 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Port Vila climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Port Vila in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Port Vila?
It’s always a good time to visit Port Vila, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Port Vila in January?
January 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 January?
Port Vila is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Port Vila in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Vila in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
