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Weather in Luganville

14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 8:56 am (GMT+11)
Now · light drizzle 83 °F
Feels like
92 °F
Low / high
73 / 87 °F
Rain
100% · 0.20 in
Wind
4 mph NE
→ 30.06 inHg · steady UV 13 · extreme

Today in Luganville: drizzle, 73 °F to 87 °F, with a 100% chance of rain (0.20 in) and a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Tomorrow, light drizzle, 72 °F to 85 °F and a 71% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Thursday 29, at 87 °F.

Measured now at the airport

Santo/Pekoa (NVSS), 4.0 mi away · 56 min ago

Visibility6.2 mi or more
WeatherNothing to note
Temperature81 °F
Wind10 mph from the southeast

It's what the airport's weather station measured, not a forecast: on the coast, wind and fog can be different. Airports report every 30 or 60 minutes.

Airport METAR report, via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Sources and licenses

Temperatures for the next 14 days

Day by day

Day Sky Low / high Rain Max wind Max wave Model
Today · 29 Drizzle 73 / 87 °F 100% · 0.20 in 4 mph N 1.6 ft ECMWF
Fri 30 Light drizzle 72 / 85 °F 71% · 0.02 in 7 mph S 1.7 ft ECMWF
Sat 31 Light drizzle 71 / 85 °F 33% · 0.02 in 7 mph E 2.0 ft ECMWF
Sun 1 Drizzle 72 / 83 °F 45% · 0.27 in 6 mph NE 2.1 ft ECMWF
Mon 2 Drizzle 70 / 85 °F 76% · 0.18 in 7 mph NE 1.8 ft ECMWF
Tue 3 Light showers 74 / 85 °F 95% · 0.39 in 8 mph NNE 1.6 ft ECMWF
Wed 4 Drizzle 74 / 83 °F 100% · 0.31 in 9 mph NNE 1.2 ft ECMWF
Thu 5 Drizzle 74 / 83 °F 90% · 0.19 in 9 mph NNE 1.0 ft ECMWF
Fri 6 Drizzle 71 / 85 °F 79% · 0.24 in 9 mph NE 1.7 ft ECMWF
Sat 7 Drizzle 74 / 83 °F 76% · 0.26 in 9 mph E 1.8 ft ECMWF
Sun 8 Light drizzle 70 / 85 °F 72% · 0.05 in 8 mph E — ECMWF
Mon 9 Light drizzle 70 / 85 °F 59% · 0.09 in 6 mph SE — ECMWF
Tue 10 Drizzle 71 / 85 °F 67% · 0.26 in 7 mph NE — ECMWF
Wed 11 Light drizzle 71 / 83 °F 77% · 0.12 in 6 mph NE — ECMWF

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

Today, every 3 hours

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Mainly clearClearMainly clearLight drizzleDrizzleDrizzleLight drizzleOvercast
Temperature 75°74°74°83°87°82°77°77°
Chance of rain 4%1%1%23%81%100%83%36%
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.01 in0.02 in0.04 in0.00 in0.00 in
Wind (mph) 3 N4 NNW3 NNW4 NE2 NE1 N1 SSW2 S
Humidity 98%99%97%79%67%83%98%100%
UV 000713400
Model ECMWFECMWFECMWFECMWFECMWFECMWFECMWFECMWF

Do the models agree?

Medium confidence

They broadly agree, but not quite on rain today: take it with some caution.

What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.

Do the models agree? · High
High (°F) TodayFri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3Wed 4
ECMWF 87°85°85°83°85°85°83°
AIFS 87°85°84°84°85°85°83°
GFS 88°86°82°82°86°86°85°
ICON 87°85°84°85°88°87°87°
Confidence highhighhighhighhighhighhigh
Do the models agree? · Rain
Rain TodayFri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3Wed 4
ECMWF 0.20 in0.02 in0.02 in0.27 in0.18 in0.39 in0.31 in
AIFS 0.09 in0.07 in0.09 in0.09 in0.26 in0.47 in0.45 in
GFS 0.06 in0.02 in0.15 in0.14 in0.01 in0.07 in0.06 in
ICON 000.04 in00.01 in0.01 in0.25 in
Confidence mediummediummediummediumlowmediummedium
Do the models agree? · Wind
Wind (mph) TodayFri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3Wed 4
ECMWF 413720719617722824923
AIFS 6677788
GFS 7888101691210101010911
ICON 818921102310229211022926
Confidence highhighhighhighhighhighhigh

Chance of rain from the ensemble models

Model TodayFri 30Sat 31Sun 1Mon 2Tue 3Wed 4
ECMWF (51 scenarios) 100%71%33%45%76%95%100%
GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) 98%35%42%38%81%83%90%

Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.

Outlook

How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.

Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a slightly cooler sea.

Next 6 weeks

When TemperatureTemp. Rain Sea Typical high / low
Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 Normal −0.4 °F Normal A bit below −1.3 °F —
Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 Normal −0.5 °F Below −59% A bit below −1.1 °F —
Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 Normal −0.5 °F Below −58% A bit below −1.1 °F 80° / 77°
Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 Normal −0.4 °F A bit below −49% A bit below −1.1 °F 80° / 78°
Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 Normal −0.2 °F Below −61% A bit below −1.1 °F 81° / 78°

Coming months

When TemperatureTemp. Rain Sea
November Normal −0.2 °F Below −58% A bit below −0.9 °F
December Normal +0.4 °F Below −55% A bit below −0.7 °F
January A bit above +1.1 °F A bit below −28% Normal 0.0 °F
February A bit above +1.6 °F A bit below −25% A bit above +0.9 °F
March A bit above +2.0 °F Normal A bit above +1.3 °F

Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give.

Luganville climate by monthClimate by month

Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)

The best time to visit Luganville is from July to September: highs of 83 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.

Cyclone season: from January to April, peaking in March. In the last 30 years (1996–2025), 20 tropical cyclones passed within 93 mi of Luganville, about 7 every 10 years; 12 of them with hurricane-force winds (74 mph or more). The most recent: Tam, in April 2025.

Month High Low Rain Rainy daysDays Sun (h/day) Water Waves Cyclones
JanuaryJan 86° 74° 14.36 in 19 7.0 84° 2.6 ft 4
FebruaryFeb 87° 74° 13.54 in 19 6.6 84° 2.9 ft 3
MarchMar 86° 74° 16.24 in 21 6.3 85° 2.8 ft 6
AprilApr 85° 74° 13.62 in 20 6.2 84° 2.8 ft 5
MayMay 84° 72° 7.98 in 14 6.3 83° 3.4 ft 1
JuneJun 83° 71° 8.52 in 13 5.6 81° 3.6 ft –
JulyJul 82° 70° 5.55 in 9 5.6 80° 3.7 ft –
AugustAug 82° 69° 6.96 in 9 5.8 80° 3.5 ft –
SeptemberSep 83° 70° 9.46 in 10 6.6 80° 3.5 ft –
OctoberOct 84° 71° 10.88 in 12 6.9 81° 3.2 ft 1
NovemberNov 85° 72° 8.62 in 14 6.9 82° 3.1 ft –
DecemberDec 87° 73° 10.49 in 17 7.4 83° 2.7 ft –
Month Water Waves Cyclones
Jan 84° 2.6 ft 4
Feb 84° 2.9 ft 3
Mar 85° 2.8 ft 6
Apr 84° 2.8 ft 5
May 83° 3.4 ft 1
Jun 81° 3.6 ft –
Jul 80° 3.7 ft –
Aug 80° 3.5 ft –
Sep 80° 3.5 ft –
Oct 81° 3.2 ft 1
Nov 82° 3.1 ft –
Dec 83° 2.7 ft –

Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.

A normal year brings 126.22 in of rain on about 177 days and about 2,350 hours of sunshine.

Cyclones: how many tropical cyclones (tropical storms, hurricanes and typhoons) passed within 93 mi in each month from 1996 to 2025, according to IBTrACS (NOAA).

1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses

Temperature

Now83 °Ffeels like 92 °F
Tomorrow72 / 85 °F

It's 83 °F now (feels like 92 °F). Today, 73 °F to 87 °F; tomorrow, 72 °F to 85 °F.

Chance of rain

  • Today 100% 0.20 in
  • Fri 30 71% 0.02 in
  • Sat 31 33% 0.02 in
  • Sun 1 45% 0.27 in
  • Mon 2 76% 0.18 in
  • Tue 3 95% 0.39 in
  • Wed 4 100% 0.31 in

Today the chance of rain reaches 100%, with 0.20 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Friday 30: 71% and 0.02 in.

Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.30 in; last 3 days, 0.43 in; last 7 days, 1.61 in.

Humidity and dew point

Humidity80%
Dew point76 °F

Humidity is 80% now and the dew point is 76 °F. With a dew point this high, it feels muggy.

The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.

Visibility and fog

Now15 migood
Clouds71%

Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.

The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.

UV index

Now7
Today's peak13extreme

Fri 30: 13 · Sat 31: 12 · Sun 1: 13

IndexLevelWhat to do
0–2lowNo special protection needed.
3–5moderateHat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
6–7highSunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
8–10very highAvoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
11+extremeAvoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.

Barometric pressure

  • ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Air and pollen

Air qualityFair · 22
Saharan dustNo

Previous days

The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.

DaySkyLow / highRainMax wind
Wed 28 Heavy drizzle74 / 85 °F0.33 in8 mph ENE
Tue 27 Light drizzle72 / 85 °F0.08 in9 mph ENE
Mon 26 Light drizzle69 / 86 °F0.02 in8 mph NE
Sun 25 Drizzle71 / 84 °F0.17 in9 mph E
Sat 24 Light drizzle71 / 82 °F0.21 in9 mph E
Fri 23 Light drizzle71 / 83 °F0.05 in9 mph E
Thu 22 Rain71 / 76 °F0.84 in9 mph E
Show all 30 days
DaySkyLow / highRainMax wind
Wed 21 Light drizzle68 / 82 °F0.12 in9 mph E
Tue 20 Drizzle69 / 82 °F0.18 in10 mph ESE
Mon 19 Light rain71 / 81 °F0.35 in9 mph E
Sun 18 Light drizzle69 / 83 °F0.09 in10 mph ESE
Sat 17 Light drizzle71 / 83 °F0.07 in9 mph ESE
Fri 16 Light drizzle70 / 85 °F0.12 in8 mph SE
Thu 15 Light drizzle70 / 84 °F0.07 in7 mph SSE
Wed 14 Drizzle71 / 81 °F0.26 in9 mph ESE
Tue 13 Drizzle71 / 81 °F0.20 in7 mph ESE
Mon 12 Light drizzle71 / 82 °F0.14 in11 mph ESE
Sun 11 Light drizzle71 / 84 °F0.12 in12 mph ESE
Sat 10 Drizzle73 / 84 °F0.17 in9 mph ENE
Fri 9 Light drizzle73 / 84 °F0.13 in9 mph ENE
Thu 8 Light showers73 / 83 °F0.39 in9 mph ENE
Wed 7 Drizzle72 / 82 °F0.25 in8 mph E
Tue 6 Drizzle71 / 83 °F0.20 in7 mph ENE
Mon 5 Drizzle70 / 83 °F0.14 in8 mph NNE
Sun 4 Light showers73 / 82 °F0.89 in6 mph NE
Sat 3 Light showers73 / 77 °F1.09 in4 mph ENE
Fri 2 Drizzle70 / 84 °F0.19 in11 mph NNE
Thu 1 Drizzle71 / 83 °F0.20 in8 mph NNE
Wed 30 Drizzle72 / 81 °F0.27 in7 mph NE
Tue 29 Light drizzle71 / 82 °F0.06 in6 mph E

These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.

Questions about the weather in LuganvilleQuestions

What's the weather like today in Luganville?

Drizzle, from 73 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

Will it rain tomorrow in Luganville?

On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 71% (0.02 in): light drizzle.

How warm will it be this week?

Between a low of 70 °F and a high of 87 °F; the warmest day, Thursday 29.

What's the UV index today?

It reaches 13 (extreme). Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Is the pressure rising or falling?

It's 30.06 inHg and steady: +0.02 inHg over the last 24 hours.

When is the best time to visit Luganville?

The best time to visit Luganville is from July to September: highs of 83 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.

What is the weather like in Luganville in October?

In October, Luganville normally sees highs of 84 °F and lows of 71 °F, with about 12 rainy days (10.88 in for the month) and 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 81 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.

What are the warmest and wettest months in Luganville?

The warmest is December, with average highs of 87 °F, and the coldest August, with lows of 69 °F. The wettest is March (16.24 in) and the driest, July.

When is cyclone season in Luganville?

Cyclone season: from January to April, peaking in March. In the last 30 years (1996–2025), 20 tropical cyclones passed within 93 mi of Luganville, about 7 every 10 years; 12 of them with hurricane-force winds (74 mph or more). The most recent: Tam, in April 2025.

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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 11 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:56 am (local time).

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