Nuku'alofa, Tonga Weather
Nuku'alofa hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 74°F (23°C).
Current conditions in detail
Nuku'alofa weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Nuku'alofa looks cloudy, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 68°. There is a 71% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 24 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Nuku'alofa 14-day forecast
About the weather in Nuku'alofa
Located in Tonga, Nuku'alofa experiences a tropical rainforest climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Afternoon temperatures peak near 82°F (28°C) in February and dip to about 74°F (23°C) in August, with around 76.9 inches (1952 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Nuku'alofa weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Record high: 88°F (31°C) · Record low: 61°F (16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 82°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 74°F (23°C) and lows around 69°F (21°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 88°F (31°C) and dropped as low as 61°F (16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 12.2 inches (310 mm) of rain over 24 days, while July is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Nuku'alofa is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Nuku'alofa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Nuku'alofa is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Nuku'alofa brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Nuku'alofa by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 76° | 23 | 9.9 in | 10.4 h/day | 83% |
| February | 82° | 77° | 24 | 12.2 in | 10.1 h/day | 82% |
| March | 81° | 77° | 21 | 11.3 in | 9.1 h/day | 81% |
| April | 80° | 76° | 15 | 6.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 77% |
| May | 77° | 74° | 13 | 5.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 76% |
| June | 76° | 72° | 10 | 3.8 in | 9.0 h/day | 75% |
| July | 74° | 70° | 9 | 2.9 in | 9.1 h/day | 73% |
| August | 74° | 69° | 12 | 4.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 73% |
| September | 75° | 70° | 13 | 3.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 74% |
| October | 76° | 71° | 14 | 5.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 75% |
| November | 78° | 73° | 16 | 4.3 in | 11.3 h/day | 78% |
| December | 80° | 75° | 19 | 7.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 78% |