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Nuku'alofa in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Nuku'alofa in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Nuku'alofa in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Nuku'alofa in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +23°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nuku'alofa has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Nuku'alofa in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nuku'alofa for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of +21°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +22°C.

Is Nuku'alofa warm or cold in September?

Nuku'alofa is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +22°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

September is one of the coolest months in Nuku'alofa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Nuku'alofa in September

Nuku'alofa weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+23°C+23°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+18°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+25°C+26°C
Rainfall
98 mm102 mm94 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
75%77%78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
141214
Rainy days
151515
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +23°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 98 mm to 102 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 77%. Winds are calmer in comparison to August, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nuku'alofa in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nuku'alofa is gradually decreasing during September, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Nuku'alofa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 30%, leading to total precipitation of around 54 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nuku'alofa wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 237 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Nuku'alofa?

This is the weather in Nuku'alofa in September 2024:
1 September
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+23°C
2 September
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+24°C
3 September
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+24°C
4 September
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+24°C
5 September
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+22°C
6 September
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+23°C
7 September
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+23°C
8 September
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+23°C
9 September
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+22°C
10 September
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+23°C
11 September
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+23°C
12 September
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+23°C
13 September
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+24°C
14 September
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+23°C
15 September
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+23°C
16 September
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+23°C
17 September
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+23°C
18 September
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+23°C
19 September
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+22°C
20 September
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+22°C
21 September
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+23°C
22 September
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+22°C
23 September
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+23°C
24 September
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+23°C
25 September
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+24°C
26 September
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+24°C
27 September
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+24°C
28 September
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+24°C
29 September
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+22°C
30 September
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+22°C
In September 2024 Nuku'alofa had 5 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Nuku'alofa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nuku'alofa in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+24°C) and the highest in 2022 (+26°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 839 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2518 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuku'alofa in September:

Is September a good time to visit Nuku'alofa?

It’s always a good time to visit Nuku'alofa, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nuku'alofa in September?

September is warm in Nuku'alofa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Nuku'alofa rainy in September?

Nuku'alofa is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nuku'alofa in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nuku'alofa in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Nuku'alofa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nuku'alofa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.