Tokelau
Plan a visit or move to Tokelau with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Tokelau is limited to infrequent boat or charter flights; visitors should plan for basic accommodation and bring supplies. The territory’s isolation and lack of ports for large vessels mean logistics can be challenging.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Low crime but limited law‑enforcement resources
- Exposure to tropical cyclones (e.g., Cyclone Percy 2005)
- Extreme vulnerability to sea‑level rise (max elevation ~5 m)
- Remote location with limited emergency medical services
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tokelau month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tokelau are typically July, August and November, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), September the coldest (average low 26°C), and February the wettest (about 359 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 | 26.9 | 269 | 10.4 |
| February | 28.7 | 26.7 | 359 | 8.4 |
| March | 28.7 | 26.6 | 188 | 10.8 |
| April | 28.8 | 26.7 | 235 | 10.0 |
| May | 28.9 | 26.8 | 203 | 9.9 |
| June | 28.7 | 26.7 | 201 | 10.0 |
| July | 28.5 | 26.7 | 160 | 10.4 |
| August | 28.4 | 26.5 | 151 | 10.5 |
| September | 28.3 | 26.4 | 202 | 10.7 |
| October | 28.4 | 26.4 | 202 | 11.0 |
| November | 28.7 | 26.6 | 173 | 11.2 |
| December | 28.8 | 26.7 | 283 | 10.2 |
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People and places shaping Tokelau
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Research updated Saturday, August 8, 2026Past and future events in Tokelau
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No future event in Tokelau currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- Cyclone Percy
Severe cyclone that struck Tokelau in February–March 2005, causing extensive damage
- 2006 self‑determination referendum
First referendum on free association with New Zealand; fell short of two‑thirds majority
- 2007 self‑determination referendum
Second referendum, again narrowly failed to achieve the required two‑thirds majority
- Time‑zone change to UTC+13
Tokelau moved the International Date Line on 29 December 2011 to align with New Zealand
- 100 % renewable electricity achievement
On 7 November 2012 Tokelau became the world’s first nation powered entirely by solar energy
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01 · OverviewTokelau, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tokelau took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Tokelau
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tokelau
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Tokelau
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06 · TravelTravelling through Tokelau
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tokelau
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tokelau
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tokelau
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Tokelau?
The capital of Tokelau is its designated administrative capital, and the total national population is estimated at 1,466.
02 · Q&AWhere is Tokelau located and what is its total area?
Tokelau is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 10 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Tokelau?
The official currency is Dollar (NZD) and the recognized languages include tkl, en-TK.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Tokelau?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Tokelau include Nukunonu, Atafu Village, Fale old settlement.
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