Bokissa at a Glance
About Bokissa
Bokissa is a small private island in Sanma Province, Vanuatu, used primarily as a resort destination. The island is positioned close to the larger island of Espiritu Santo and serves tourism focused on snorkeling, reef access and short-stay accommodation.
The island is known for its resort facilities and direct access to fringing coral reefs, making it suitable for snorkeling and short island-stay holidays. Guests typically stay in beachfront bungalows and use the island as a base for reef activities.
Bokissa has been developed as a private resort island; management and ownership have emphasized small-scale tourism and conservation of the island’s immediate marine and terrestrial environment.
Bokissa sits off the north coast of Espiritu Santo in Sanma Province, Vanuatu, accessible by short boat transfer from the main island.
- Private island resort: Operates as a privately owned island with an established small resort that promotes sustainable practices and community engagement.
Weather & Climate near Bokissa
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2766 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 364 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 310 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 308 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 245 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 285 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 234 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 217 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 28° | 25° | 184 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 239 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 188 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
