Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tonga in May.
Planning a journey to Tonga this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
May in Tonga generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
To explore the conditions in Tonga in more detail, check the map below.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tonga — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuku‘alofa)
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tonga.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Tonga?
In May Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
In May Neiafu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
In May Utungake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
In May Lotofoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
In May Kanokupolu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tonga in May.
| City | Weather | Day temp | Night temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuku‘alofa |
|
26°C (79°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Neiafu |
|
27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Utungake |
|
27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Lotofoa |
|
27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Kanokupolu |
|
26°C (79°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Uoleva Island |
|
27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
May in Tonga brings pleasant weather. In Nuku‘alofa, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).
Daytime temperatures in Nuku‘alofa peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in May, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.
Tonga sees substantial rainfall in May. Nuku‘alofa typically averages about 109 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.
We consider May 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. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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