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Tokelau Climate

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When Is the Best Time To Visit Tokelau?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Tokelau depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Climate of Tokelau

The Tokelau Islands lie in the humid equatorial climate zone, which is shaped by the southeastern stripes. It is characterized by high humidity and sunshine. Air temperatures reaching 24°C - 30°C are tempered by sea breezes from the ocean. Water temperatures also maintain a constant high temperature of around 29°C - 30°C. Precipitation is varied, occurring throughout the year and ranging from 2,500 mm - 3,000 mm.

On the islands we can distinguish between the dry season and the rainy season.

The dry season lasts from mid-May to October and is characterized by sunny, cloudless weather, with occasional, fleeting rains in some places.

The rainy season covers the period from November to April and brings increased precipitation in the form of intense, short-lived downpours, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms.

Nukunonu

Friday 4 Apr
Update 2025-04-03 09:27 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
84°F
Humidity
75%
Cloud cover
85%
Wind speed
9.8 mph
Chance of rain
90%
Nukunonu

Saturday 5 Apr
Update 2025-04-03 09:27 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
84°F
Humidity
72%
Cloud cover
65%
Wind speed
7 mph
Chance of rain
55%
Nukunonu

Sunday 6 Apr
Update 2025-04-03 09:27 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
84°F
Humidity
73%
Cloud cover
70%
Wind speed
10.3 mph
Chance of rain
45%
Nukunonu

Monday 7 Apr
Update 2025-04-03 09:27 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
84°F
Humidity
76%
Cloud cover
68%
Wind speed
17 mph
Chance of rain
84%
Nukunonu

Tuesday 8 Apr
Update 2025-04-03 09:27 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
85°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
46%
Wind speed
18.6 mph
Chance of rain
77%

Climate and Average Weather in Tokelau

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Atafu
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RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.

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