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When is the best time to visit Nuku'alofa?
In general the best time to visit Nuku'alofa is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in March and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nuku'alofa in different months
This is the average weather in Nuku'alofa for each month based on historic data:
July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 206 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 237 mm in March.
Climate in Nuku'alofa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nuku'alofa for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +25°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +27°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +26°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +23°C | +21°C | +22°C | +20°C | +18°C | +18°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +19°C | +21°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 198 | 200 | 237 | 154 | 113 | 99 | 88 | 98 | 102 | 94 | 104 | 129 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nuku'alofa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nuku'alofa is March with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +22°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nuku'alofa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nuku'alofa is February with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nuku'alofa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 88 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 25 rainy days and 237 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuku'alofa:
What is the hottest month in Nuku'alofa?
The hottest month in Nuku'alofa is March with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Nuku'alofa?
The coldest month in Nuku'alofa is July with minimum temperatures of +22°C.
Is Nuku'alofa worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Nuku'alofa could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Nuku'alofa?
if you're looking to visit Nuku'alofa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 88 mm of rain.
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.
