Climate of Atafu, Tokelau, Tokelau
Point-value climate at Atafu, Tokelau. Population approximately 524.
Located in Tokelau, Atafu has a tropical climate. Population approximately 524. Monthly average temperatures range from 28.3°C / 82.9°F in February to 29°C / 84.2°F in April, with rainfall varying from 162 mm / 6.4 in (October) to 361 mm / 14.2 in (December) — about 2692 mm / 106 in across the year. Atafu is the capital of Tokelau. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Atafu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6°C83.5°F | 319 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 28.3°C82.9°F | 268 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 29°C84.2°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 29°C84.2°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.8°C83.8°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.6°C83.5°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.8°C83.8°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.9°C84°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 28.9°C84°F | 217 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 28.7°C83.7°F | 361 mm14.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Atafu?
Atafu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Atafu's warmest month is April at an average of 29°C / 84.2°F, and its driest month is October with about 162 mm / 6.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Atafu?
Atafu, Tokelau, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 28.3°C / 82.9°F in February to 29°C / 84.2°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2692 mm / 106 in, with the wettest month being December (361 mm / 14.2 in) and the driest October (162 mm / 6.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Atafu in April?
The average temperature in Atafu in April is 29°C / 84.2°F, with rainfall of about 176 mm / 6.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Atafu?
The driest month in Atafu is October, with about 162 mm / 6.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.9°C / 84°F.
When is the wettest month in Atafu?
The wettest month in Atafu is December, with approximately 361 mm / 14.2 in of average monthly rainfall.