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

Looking to travel to Nuku‘alofa in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Nuku‘alofa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May 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 May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78%  

Where to go in Tonga in May

Find out more about the weather in Tonga in May 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 May?

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 May.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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