Weather in December in Tonga
Thinking about venturing to Tonga this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tonga in December?
December in Tonga generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Nuku‘alofa. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tonga in December, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tonga, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ha‘avakatolo with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Neiafu with 191 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Tonga climate page.
Where to go in Tonga in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tonga, check out our Tonga's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tonga?
Nuku‘alofa
In December Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Neiafu
In December Neiafu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Utungake
In December Utungake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Lotofoa
In December Lotofoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Vavaʻu
In December Vavaʻu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tonga.
Is December the best time to visit Tonga?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Tonga. Typically, the climate in Nuku‘alofa is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide pleasant weather in Nuku‘alofa. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tonga.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Tonga? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Tonga.
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