Foa Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Foa Island, Tonga in January.

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Lotofoa

Planning a getaway to Foa Island, Tonga this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Foa Island in January

Foa Island, Tonga is a region in Tonga. January in Foa Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Lotofoa.

For specific regional insights in Foa Island, Tonga, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 235 mm (9.3 in) in Lotofoa.

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Best Places to Visit in Foa Island in January

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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).

Popular Destinations in Foa Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Foa Island, Tonga?

Lotofoa

In January Lotofoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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28°C (82°F)
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25°C (77°F)
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Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Foa Island, in Tonga.

In our records: Tonga January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Tonga in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Tonga brought 418 mm (16 in) in Utungake on January 3, 2022.

Foa Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Foa Island, Tonga in January?

Foa Island, Tonga typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Lotofoa average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Foa Island, Tonga in January?

Lotofoa averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Foa Island, Tonga get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Lotofoa records an average of 235 mm (9.3 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Foa Island, Tonga.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Foa Island, Tonga?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Foa Island, Tonga due to the typically unpleasant weather in Lotofoa.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Lotofoa. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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