VangunuVangunu at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Vangunu
Dry season for the most reliable travel conditions and clearer waters.
Dry season
May-October · 24-30°C
Lower rainfall and calmer seas; best for boat-based travel and jungle walks.
Wet season
November-April · 24-30°C
Heavy rains, rougher seas and more difficult overland movement.
Weather & Climate near Vangunu
Climate
Vangunu's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3320 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 26
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 363 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 356 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 352 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 267 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 236 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 29° | 25° | 213 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 251 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 267 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 29° | 25° | 258 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 29° | 26° | 241 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 30° | 26° | 230 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 30° | 26° | 286 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Vangunu
Vangunu is reached by boat services from larger Solomon Islands centres (e.g., Gizo) or by charter; schedules vary and seas can be rough in the wet season. Local operators in the Western Province can advise on current transit options.
Tips for Visiting Vangunu
- Inter-island travel in the Solomons is irregular - confirm schedules and allow flexibility for delays.
- Vangunu's rainforests are rich in biodiversity; local guides are invaluable for finding rare birds and flora.
- Respect customary land tenure: much of the island is under clan ownership and visits to inland areas require permission.