When to go
On the
northern islands of Vanuatu (down to Espiritu Santo and Malakula), the best time is from July to September, since it is the least hot and rainy period of the year.
On the
central and southern islands, which include the capital, the best time is from May to October. Considering that, on these islands, it can get cool from June to September, you may prefer the period mid-May to mid-June, and even more the month of October, when it's a bit warmer, and heavy rains are still to come.
Even in the least rainy months, however, there is no lack of showers, especially on the northernmost islands.
What to pack
In
winter (June to August): pack light clothes for the day, a scarf for the breeze, a sweatshirt for the evening, and possibly a light jacket on the southern islands; a light raincoat or umbrella. When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes.
In
summer (December to February): pack tropics-friendly, loose-fitting clothing, a sun hat, a scarf for the breeze, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella.
Back to the climate of
Vanuatu