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

Can you expect sunny skies in Nuku‘alofa in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Nuku‘alofa includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 28°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Nuku‘alofa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 212 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Nuku‘alofa. 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 January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 212 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77%  

Where to go in Tonga in January

Find out more about the weather in Tonga and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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