Nuku‘alofa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Nuku‘alofa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Nuku‘alofa are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), August the coldest (average low 21°C), and February the wettest (about 312 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9 | 24.8 | 254 | 10.4 |
| February | 28.1 | 25.1 | 312 | 9.9 |
| March | 27.6 | 24.7 | 306 | 9.0 |
| April | 27.1 | 24.4 | 163 | 9.5 |
| May | 25.6 | 23.1 | 157 | 9.0 |
| June | 24.8 | 22.3 | 94 | 9.0 |
| July | 23.9 | 21.3 | 91 | 9.1 |
| August | 23.7 | 20.9 | 109 | 9.1 |
| September | 24.2 | 21.2 | 81 | 9.6 |
| October | 25.0 | 22.1 | 147 | 10.0 |
| November | 26.2 | 23.1 | 135 | 11.0 |
| December | 27.4 | 24.2 | 199 | 11.1 |
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01 · OverviewNuku‘alofa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Nuku‘alofa took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Nuku‘alofa
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Nuku‘alofa
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Nuku‘alofa
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Nuku‘alofa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Nuku‘alofa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Nuku‘alofa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nuku‘alofa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Nuku‘alofa located and what are its coordinates?
Nuku‘alofa is situated in Tonga at geographic coordinates -21.1368, -175.2011 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Nuku‘alofa?
Nuku‘alofa has a recorded population of approximately 22,400 and observes the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone (TOP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Nuku‘alofa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Nuku‘alofa include to, en-TO, and the circulating currency is TOP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Nuku‘alofa?
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