Aore
Island Island in Vanuatu with village communities and reefs
Near Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu, a low coral island with coastal villages, resorts and dive access; visitors use it as a base for snorkeling, boat trips and nearby wreck and reef diving.
Aore is a small island in Sanma Province of Vanuatu, located close to Espiritu Santo. The island is known locally for its shoreline and marine access and is used for tourism activities such as snorkeling, diving and short-stay resorts.
Aore sits a short distance off the coast of Espiritu Santo and is served by boat from the provincial town of Luganville. Its proximity to Santo’s reefs and wreck-dive sites makes it a practical base for recreational diving and day excursions.
- Access: The island lies a short boat ride from the town of Luganville on Espiritu Santo and is commonly used for short resort stays and day trips.
How to Get to Aore #
Aore is reached by local boat from Luganville, Santo’s main town. Regular short ferry or charter services operate; travel time varies by operator and sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Aore #
- Inter-island boat services are irregular; confirm schedules locally and allow flexibility for weather delays.
- Respect local customs: small island communities in Vanuatu have distinct social protocols for visitors.
Best Time to Visit Aore #
Best visited during the dry season for reliable sea conditions and island hopping.
Weather & Climate near Aore #
Aore's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2803 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (339 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (340 mm).
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (390 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (299 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (211 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm).
