Tongatapu Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tongatapu Island, Tonga in December.

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Nuku‘alofa Kanokupolu Ha‘avakatolo

Planning a journey to Tongatapu Island, Tonga this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Tongatapu Island in December

Tongatapu Island, Tonga is a region in Tonga. December in Tongatapu Island generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Nuku‘alofa.

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

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 120 mm (4.7 in) in Nuku‘alofa.

Explore Tongatapu Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tongatapu Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuku‘alofa)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May26°C (79°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tongatapu Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tongatapu Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Tongatapu Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Tongatapu Island, Tonga?

Temperature range in Tongatapu Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Tongatapu Island (December)

Nuku‘alofa

In December Nuku‘alofa 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Kanokupolu

In December Kanokupolu 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kanokupolu →

Ha‘avakatolo

In December Ha‘avakatolo 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tongatapu Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuku‘alofa 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Kanokupolu 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Ha‘avakatolo 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)

Tongatapu Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tongatapu Island, Tonga in December?

December in Tongatapu Island, Tonga brings pleasant weather. In Nuku‘alofa, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Tongatapu Island, Tonga in December?

Average temperatures in Tongatapu Island, Tonga during December range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Nuku‘alofa.

Does Tongatapu Island, Tonga get a lot of rain in December?

Nuku‘alofa typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Tongatapu Island, Tonga.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Tongatapu Island, Tonga?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Tongatapu Island, Tonga. Typically, the climate in Nuku‘alofa is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Nuku‘alofa. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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