Is Suva sunnier than Port Vila?

Port Vila is the sunnier: about 2,538 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,348 — a difference of 190 hours.

Which is warmer, Suva or Port Vila?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: Suva averages 27°C (81°F), Port Vila 27°C (81°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), Suva or Port Vila?

Port Vila scores better across November–February: 69/100 average versus 65, with daytime highs around 28°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Suva or Port Vila?

Both peak at about 30°C (86°F); month-by-month sea temperatures for both are on this page.

Suva vs Port Vila: which is sunnier?

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Port Vila is the sunnier overall: about 2,538 hours of sunshine a year to Suva's 2,348. Port Vila has the higher Sunshine Score in 8 of 12 months; the other 4 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Suva	Port Vila
Sunshine hours / year	2,348	2,538
Sunniest month	July (75/100)	August (83/100)
Nov–Feb average score	65/100	69/100
Jun–Aug average score	72/100	80/100
Rain / year	2,568 mm	1,546 mm
Warmest sea	30°C / 86°F	30°C / 86°F
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	13 (extreme)

Suva vs Port Vila month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Suva	Port Vila	Suva	Port Vila	Suva	Port Vila	Suva	Port Vila
January	65	66	28°	28°	281	197	29°	30°
February	65	66	29°	28°	308	173	30°	30°
March	65	66	28°	28°	333	232	30°	29°
April	65	66	28°	28°	277	204	29°	29°
May	65	74	27°	27°	214	110	28°	28°
June	65	76	26°	26°	158	98	26°	27°
July	75	81	25°	25°	94	69	26°	27°
August	75	83	25°	25°	98	61	25°	26°
September	69	83	26°	25°	130	59	26°	26°
October	65	77	26°	26°	201	94	27°	27°
November	65	74	27°	27°	199	110	28°	28°
December	65	68	28°	28°	275	139	29°	29°

The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar even · Apr even · May Port Vila · Jun Port Vila · Jul Port Vila · Aug Port Vila · Sep Port Vila · Oct Port Vila · Nov Port Vila · Dec Port Vila.

When to pick which

November–February: Port Vila (average score 69/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
March–May: Port Vila (average score 69/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
June–August: Port Vila (average score 80/100 vs 72). Daytime highs are similar (25°C vs 25°C).
September–October: Port Vila (average score 80/100 vs 67). Daytime highs are similar (26°C vs 26°C).

Sea temperature

Both seas peak at 30°C / 86°F. Swimmable water (21°C+): Suva all year, Port Vila all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Suva weather by month · Port Vila weather by month.

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