Tonga weather in August

Considering a trip to Tonga this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Tonga in August?

August in Tonga generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Nuku‘alofa. During this period, Nuku‘alofa experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Neiafu with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Ha‘avakatolo with 119 mm.

For specific regional insights in Tonga for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tonga climate page.

Where to go in Tonga in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Tonga on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Tonga

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tonga?

Average weather in Nuku‘alofa

In August Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Nuku‘alofa
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<<   July July
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24°C 
22°C 
104 mm 
17 days 
24°C 
22°C 
118 mm 
18 days 
24°C 
22°C 
115 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Nuku‘alofa

Average weather in Neiafu

In August Neiafu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Neiafu
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<<   July July
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26°C 
24°C 
69 mm 
17 days 
26°C 
23°C 
87 mm 
18 days 
26°C 
24°C 
104 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Neiafu

Average weather in Utungake

In August Utungake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Utungake
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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26°C 
24°C 
70 mm 
17 days 
26°C 
23°C 
87 mm 
18 days 
26°C 
24°C 
104 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Utungake

Average weather in Lotofoa

In August Lotofoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lotofoa
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<<   July July
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25°C 
23°C 
79 mm 
17 days 
25°C 
23°C 
98 mm 
18 days 
25°C 
23°C 
98 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Lotofoa

Average weather in Vavaʻu

In August Vavaʻu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vavaʻu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   July July
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26°C 
24°C 
69 mm 
17 days 
26°C 
23°C 
87 mm 
18 days 
26°C 
24°C 
104 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Vavaʻu

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Is August the best time to visit Tonga?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Tonga. Typically, the climate in Nuku‘alofa is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Tonga is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Nuku‘alofa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be unpleasant.

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