Nuku‘alofa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Nuku‘alofa remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) during cooler months like August.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in February to around 22°C (72°F) during August.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Nuku‘alofa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1761 mm (69 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, March it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 242 mm (9.5 in) of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month October brings less rainfall, with 103 mm (4.1 in) over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nuku‘alofa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nuku‘alofa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 79%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year