Tutuba (island)
Island Vanuatu island in Sanma Province, rural community
A small island in Sanma Province near Espiritu Santo; visitors find snorkeling, village visits and quiet beaches, often reached as day trips from larger islands.
How to Get to Tutuba (island) #
Tutuba (Tutuba Island) lies just off Espiritu Santo near Luganville in Sanma Province. The usual route is to fly to Santo-Pekoa (Luganville) on Espiritu Santo (flights from Port Vila) and then take a local boat/taxi from Luganville to Tutuba-boats are frequent for short island hops and can be arranged at the Luganville waterfront.
Tips for Visiting Tutuba (island) #
- Use Luganville (Espiritu Santo) as your staging point - most day trips and small boat services to Tutuba depart from Luganville's harbor, so confirm boat times there rather than expecting regular public ferries.
- Before going ashore, check with locals and village leaders (kastom) and ask permission to visit; Tutuba has small communities and customary rules about landing and photography.
- Visit early in the day for calmer seas and better snorkeling conditions around the fringing reef; boat operators from Luganville will know which landings are safest at different tides.
Best Time to Visit Tutuba (island) #
Aim for the dry season (May-October) for more reliable weather and calmer ocean conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tutuba (island) #
Tutuba (island)'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 (2825 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (370 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (302 mm).
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (310 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (274 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (282 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (236 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (248 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (218 mm).
