Climate of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga
Point-value climate at Nuku'alofa (Tongatapu, Tonga). Population approximately 42,620.
Located in Tongatapu, Tonga, Nuku'alofa has a tropical climate. Population approximately 42,620. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in August to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in February, with rainfall varying from 94 mm / 3.7 in (June) to 223 mm / 8.8 in (March) — about 1782 mm / 70.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Tonga, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nuku'alofa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C78.8°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.1°C77.2°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.4°C74.1°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.6°C70.9°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 24°C75.2°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| December | 25°C77°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nuku'alofa?
Nuku'alofa does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Nuku'alofa's warmest month is February at an average of 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and its driest month is June with about 94 mm / 3.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nuku'alofa?
Nuku'alofa, in Tongatapu, Tonga, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in August to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1782 mm / 70.2 in, with the wettest month being March (223 mm / 8.8 in) and the driest June (94 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Nuku'alofa in February?
The average temperature in Nuku'alofa in February is 26.5°C / 79.7°F, with rainfall of about 214 mm / 8.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nuku'alofa?
The driest month in Nuku'alofa is June, with about 94 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Nuku'alofa?
The wettest month in Nuku'alofa is March, with approximately 223 mm / 8.8 in of average monthly rainfall.