TutubaTutuba (island) at a Glance
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Tutuba (island)
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Tutuba (island)
Aim for the dry season (May-October) for more reliable weather and calmer ocean conditions.
Dry season (best overall)
May-October · 23-28°C
Drier, slightly cooler weather with calmer seas-ideal for beach activities, snorkeling and boat trips.
Wet season / cyclone risk
November-April · 25-31°C
Hotter, more humid with frequent heavy rain and elevated cyclone risk; sea conditions and island access can be disrupted.
Weather & Climate near Tutuba (island)
Climate
Tutuba'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.
Air Quality:
AQI 21
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 370 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 302 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 310 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 274 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 282 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 191 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 236 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 28° | 24° | 191 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 21° - 28° | 25° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 29° | 25° | 106 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 248 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 218 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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.