Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1 °C | 29.4 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 29.4 °C | 29.6 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 28.9 °C | 29.5 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 28.3 °C | 29.2 °C | 26 days | Unfavourable season |
| May | 27.3 °C | 28.6 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 26.6 °C | 27.9 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 26.2 °C | 27.4 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 26.1 °C | 27 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 26.7 °C | 27.1 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 27.7 °C | 27.7 °C | 24 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 28.2 °C | 28.4 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 28.9 °C | 29 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa rules: see the official source. Passport valid for at least 6 months. FCDO gives no visa rule: check with the Vanuatu Department of Immigration and Passport Services before travelling.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 19 March 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 19 March 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Luganville in May?
The sea averages 28.6°C in May — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Luganville in May?
Expect 27.3°C in the afternoon and 22.9°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Luganville in May?
Around 20 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 65% of days.