ArakiAraki (island) at a Glance
About Araki (island)
Araki is a small inhabited island in Sanma Province, Vanuatu, located off the eastern coast of Espiritu Santo. It is notable for being the traditional home of the Araki language.
The island has been inhabited by Ni-Vanuatu communities and retains local traditions; over the 20th and 21st centuries the island’s traditional language has declined as residents shift to wider regional languages.
Araki sits just off the east coast of Espiritu Santo in Sanma Province, northern Vanuatu, reachable by boat from the main towns on Espiritu Santo.
- Araki language: Home to the Araki language, one of Vanuatu’s highly endangered languages with very few native speakers remaining.
- Access: Accessible by short boat crossing from the eastern coast of Espiritu Santo, the island is part of Sanma Province.
Nearby Attractions to Araki (island)
Best Time to Visit Araki (island)
Dry season (May-October) is generally the safest and most comfortable time for travel among Vanuatu's outer islands.
Weather & Climate near Araki (island)
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2644 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 384 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 323 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 361 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 250 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 197 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 177 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 130 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 132 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 21° - 28° | 25° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 21° - 29° | 25° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 258 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 224 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Araki (island)
Reached by boat from Luganville (Santo); local launches and chartered boats make regular trips depending on weather. Coordinate with local contacts for landing permissions and schedules.