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Vanuatu in August

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Vanuatu in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Vanuatu in August?
Port-Olry is the warmest of the 10 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (82°F) in August; Isangel is the coolest at 24°C (76°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Vanuatu in August?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Sola (27°C (81°F)), and 9 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
28°
Port-Olry
Coolest
24°
Isangel
Driest
132 mm
Port Vila
Warmest sea
27°
Sola

Port-Olry is the warm end of Vanuatu in August (28°C (82°F)); Isangel the cool end (24°C (76°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Port Vila and Luganville.

Weather in August by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Port Vila 27° 19° 132 mm 26° 75
Norsup 28° 21° 152 mm 27° 75
Pango 26° 19° 143 mm 25° 75
Lakatoro 27° 20° 178 mm 27° 75
Luganville 27° 20° 154 mm 27° 74
Port-Olry 28° 21° 180 mm 27° 73
Hog Harbour 27° 21° 175 mm 27° 73
Saratamata 27° 21° 180 mm — 72
Isangel 24° 17° 141 mm 24° 71
Sola 27° 22° 179 mm 27° 70

Public holidays in August

  • Assumption Day
Public holidays 2027 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vanuatu in August?

Average daytime highs range from 24° in Isangel to 28° in Port-Olry.

Can you swim in Vanuatu in August?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Sola at about 27°.