Tongatapu Island Weather in May

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

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Nuku‘alofa Kanokupolu Ha‘avakatolo

Considering a trip to Tongatapu Island, Tonga this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Tongatapu Island in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Nuku‘alofa.

To explore the conditions in Tongatapu Island, Tonga in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 109 mm (4.3 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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Tongatapu Island, Tonga?

Temperature range in Tongatapu Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Tongatapu Island (May)

Nuku‘alofa

In May Nuku‘alofa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
178 mm (7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Kanokupolu

In May Kanokupolu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Ha‘avakatolo

In May Ha‘avakatolo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuku‘alofa 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Kanokupolu 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ha‘avakatolo 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Tongatapu Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Tongatapu Island, Tonga generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nuku‘alofa sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

Nuku‘alofa averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Tongatapu Island, Tonga sees substantial rainfall in May. Nuku‘alofa typically averages about 109 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Tongatapu Island, Tonga. Typically, the climate in Nuku‘alofa is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Tongatapu Island, Tonga is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Nuku‘alofa. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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