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Neiafu in Vavaʻu Island, Tonga enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 27°C (81°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
In Neiafu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in March. Nighttime lows range from 26°C (79°F) in March to 23°C (73°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Neiafu by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 50-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Neiafu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across Tonga. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Neiafu's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Neiafu, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 70%, considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 77% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained, so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Neiafu's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Neiafu climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Neiafu - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Water Temp
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