Nuku‘alofa weather in December (Tongatapu Island, Tonga)

How is the weather in Nuku‘alofa in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C.

Nuku‘alofa in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nuku‘alofa climate page with graphs.

 

Nuku‘alofa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 75%  

Where to go in Tonga in December

Find out more about the weather in Tonga in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in Nuku‘alofa in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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