Nuku‘alofa weather
At 7:30 AM local time it was clear and 23°C (73°F). Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 17%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–OctOff season Jan–Apr
About Nuku‘alofa weather
Is it raining in Nuku‘alofa right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nuku‘alofa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 21–22°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Nuku‘alofa lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nuku‘alofa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Nuku‘alofa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nuku‘alofa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nuku‘alofa is Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in August to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Nuku‘alofa?
January is the wettest month, with about 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 67 mm (2.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Nuku‘alofa?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
How warm is the sea in Nuku‘alofa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C (83°F) and coolest in August at about 24°C (75°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months