When is the best time to go to Nukuʻalofa?

When is the best time to go to Nukuʻalofa? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Nukuʻalofa are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May and December
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May and December


Annual weather in Nukuʻalofa

For full information about the climate and weather in Nukuʻalofa a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 81°F/81°F
13in
February 81°F/83°F
14.7in
March 81°F/83°F
12.4in
April 79°F/81°F
7.5in
May 77°F/79°F
6.1in
June 76°F/77°F
5.3in
July 74°F/76°F
5.2in
August 72°F/74°F
4.8in
September 74°F/76°F
5.7in
October 74°F/76°F
3.7in
November 76°F/77°F
3.4in
December 77°F/79°F
5.8in


Weather and climate in Nukuʻalofa

Nukuʻalofa enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Nukuʻalofa is 79°F (ranging from 74°F in august to 83°F in february). Annual rainfall is 87.3in, with a minimum of 3.4in in november and a maximum of 14.7in in february.
  • From january to march the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and it rains about 12.4in each month.
  • Between april and december the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and, in december, 6 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nukuʻalofa

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nukuʻalofa: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nukuʻalofa

Find out when Nukuʻalofa has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Nukuʻalofa

  • Very low season in Nukuʻalofa
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February and March.
  • Low season in Nukuʻalofa
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and May.
  • High season in Nukuʻalofa
    The number of visitors to Nukuʻalofa is high in: April, July and August.
  • Peak season in Nukuʻalofa
    The largest number of tourists visiting Nukuʻalofa is during: June, September, October, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Nukuʻalofa month by month



Best time for low prices in Nukuʻalofa

Average price for flights to Nukuʻalofa

A return flight between Sydney and Nukuʻalofa is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 535 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 334 more for your airline ticket to Nukuʻalofa if you go in december.

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