Is Port Vila sunnier than Luganville?

Port Vila is the sunnier: about 2,538 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,396 — a difference of 142 hours.

Which is warmer, Port Vila or Luganville?

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

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

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

Which has the warmer sea, Port Vila or Luganville?

Luganville — its sea peaks at about 31°C (88°F) versus 30°C.

Port Vila vs Luganville: which is sunnier?

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Port Vila is the sunnier overall: about 2,538 hours of sunshine a year to Luganville's 2,396. 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

	Port Vila	Luganville
Sunshine hours / year	2,538	2,396
Sunniest month	August (83/100)	August (73/100)
Nov–Feb average score	69/100	65/100
Jun–Aug average score	80/100	69/100
Rain / year	1,546 mm	2,329 mm
Warmest sea	30°C / 86°F	31°C / 88°F
Peak midday UV	13 (extreme)	13 (extreme)

Port Vila vs Luganville month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Port Vila	Luganville	Port Vila	Luganville	Port Vila	Luganville	Port Vila	Luganville
January	66	65	28°	28°	197	267	30°	30°
February	66	65	28°	29°	173	268	30°	31°
March	66	65	28°	29°	232	274	29°	30°
April	66	65	28°	28°	204	275	29°	30°
May	74	65	27°	27°	110	185	28°	29°
June	76	65	26°	27°	98	172	27°	28°
July	81	69	25°	26°	69	128	27°	28°
August	83	73	25°	26°	61	111	26°	27°
September	83	70	25°	26°	59	126	26°	27°
October	77	65	26°	27°	94	167	27°	28°
November	74	65	27°	27°	110	181	28°	29°
December	68	65	28°	28°	139	175	29°	30°

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 69). Daytime highs are similar (25°C vs 26°C).
September–October: Port Vila (average score 80/100 vs 68). Daytime highs are similar (26°C vs 27°C).

Sea temperature

Luganville's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Port Vila all year, Luganville all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

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

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