Vavaʻu Island Weather in January

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

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Neiafu Utungake Toula

Are you planning a trip a to Vavaʻu Island, Tonga in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Vavaʻu Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Neiafu.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vavaʻu Island, Tonga, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 254 mm (10 in) in Neiafu.

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Best Places to Visit in Vavaʻu Island in January

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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 Vavaʻu Island

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

Temperature range in Vavaʻu Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Vavaʻu Island (January)

Neiafu

In January Neiafu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
254 mm (10 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Neiafu →

Utungake

In January Utungake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
254 mm (10 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Utungake →

Toula

In January Toula generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
254 mm (10 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Toula →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vavaʻu 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vavaʻu Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Neiafu 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Utungake 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Toula 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 254 mm (10 in)

Vavaʻu Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Vavaʻu Island, Tonga in January. The popular destination of Neiafu averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Vavaʻu Island, Tonga during January range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Neiafu.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Neiafu records an average of 254 mm (10 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Vavaʻu Island, Tonga.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Vavaʻu Island, Tonga with often unpleasant weather in Neiafu.

On average, the best time to visit Vavaʻu Island, Tonga is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Neiafu. On the other hand, the month of February tends to have poor weather conditions.

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