Weather in January in Tongatapu Island
Planning a trip to Tongatapu Island this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Tongatapu Island in January?
Tongatapu Island is a region in Tonga. January in Tongatapu Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Nuku‘alofa. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tongatapu Island in January, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tongatapu Island, check out the map below.
Precipitation
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 212 mm in Nuku‘alofa.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Tongatapu Island climate page.
Where to go in Tongatapu Island in January
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tonga, check out our Tongatapu Island's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Tongatapu Island?
Nuku‘alofa
In January Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Ha‘avakatolo
In January Ha‘avakatolo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Tongatapu Island?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Nuku‘alofa, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tongatapu Island.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide pleasant weather in Nuku‘alofa. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tongatapu Island.
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