Tonga weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Tonga in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tonga in January?
January in Tonga generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Nuku‘alofa.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nuku‘alofa with an average of 212 mm to heavy rainfall in Utungake with 254 mm.
For specific regional insights in Tonga for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tonga climate page.
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Popular destinations in Tonga
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tonga?
Average weather in Nuku‘alofa
In January Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Neiafu
In January Neiafu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Utungake
In January Utungake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lotofoa
In January Lotofoa 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Vavaʻu
In January Vavaʻu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tonga.
Is January the best time to visit Tonga?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Tonga with often unpleasant weather in Nuku‘alofa.
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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