Tonga Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Tonga?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Tonga 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.
Tourist Season in Tonga
The best time to visit the islands of Tonga is the dry season from May to October. It is warm, sunny, and the occasional rains that occur do not complicate your vacation. The prevailing weather then is favorable for beachcombing, snorkeling and enjoying the sea. Not only the weather, but also local festivals and colorful festivals introducing the culture of the locals attract tourists during this period. Prices rise then and it is worthwhile to be tempted to book airline tickets and hotel places in advance.
The rainy season months of November through April are considered the off-season. Due to hot, humid air, increased rainfall and the possibility of cyclones, a visit during this time may be difficult.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Nukualofa (°F)
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- Whale watching - best time July to September.
- Diving - best time from May to October.
- Cyclone season - November to April.
- Tonga has strong ultraviolet (UV) radiation, so sun protection is recommended year-round.
Season and weather by month
January - April
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
Rainy months bringing waves of hot and humid air. Sunny days with temperatures reaching 30°C are mixed with intense but short-lived downpours. Humidity rises to 77%.
Holidays and observances in Tonga
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 18 Apr 2025 - Good Friday
- 21 Apr 2025 - Easter Monday
- 25 Apr 2025 - Anzac Day
May - October
May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
Months of the dry season, the temperature and humidity decreases slightly, rains occur sporadically. Most days are sunny and cloudless. An ideal time for sightseeing, beachcombing, diving and water sports.
Local festivals and festivals introducing Tongan culture also attract tourists during this period.
In May, the island of Eua hosts the 'Eua Tourism Festival, through which visitors can learn about the country's rich traditions.
June is the month of the Ha'apai Tourism Festival, where local culinary delights, among other things, are showcased on the Ha'apai islands.
In early July, the king's birthday is celebrated lavishly throughout the country, coinciding with the blooming of the Heilala, Tonga's national flower.
In September, one can attend the Vava'u Festival & Regatta, at which time cruises around the Vava'u Islands and beach parties are organized.
Holidays and observances in Tonga
- 03 Jun 2024 - Emancipation Day Holiday
- 04 Jul 2024 - King Tupou VI's Birthday
- 17 Sep 2024 - Prince Tupoto'a-'Ulukalala's Birthday
November - December
Nov | Dec |
The beginning of the rainy season. Gradually, the number of cloudy and rainy days is increasing, but you can still count on those sunny and bright ones.
Holidays and observances in Tonga
- 04 Nov 2024 - National Day
- 02 Dec 2024 - King Tupou I Day Holiday
- 25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
- 26 Dec 2024 - Boxing Day
Nukuʻalofa
Monday 6 May
Humidity
87%Cloud cover
90%Wind speed
19.4 mphChance of rain
97%Nukuʻalofa
Tuesday 7 MayHumidity
86%Cloud cover
90%Wind speed
15.4 mphChance of rain
81%Nukuʻalofa
Wednesday 8 MayHumidity
77%Cloud cover
82%Wind speed
16.1 mphChance of rain
74%Nukuʻalofa
Thursday 9 MayHumidity
66%Cloud cover
73%Wind speed
21.5 mphChance of rain
55%Nukuʻalofa
Friday 10 May
Humidity
60%Cloud cover
31%Wind speed
21.7 mphChance of rain
29%Climate and Average Weather in Tonga
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
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.