Niue
Water so clear it is nicknamed the Rock for the coral shelf you can see straight through to, sea snakes that mind their own business on the reef, and an entire nation with a population smaller than most villages.
The best time to visit Niue is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 12:44 (UTC-11).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 79°F · rain 6.4in · 11.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Alofi, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 320mm12.6in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| February | 27°C81°F | 307mm12.1in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 27°C81°F | 206mm8.1in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 27°C80°F | 217mm8.5in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 26°C79°F | 162mm6.4in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C78°F | 172mm6.8in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C77°F | 102mm4.0in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C76°F | 104mm4.1in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 25°C76°F | 77mm3.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C77°F | 158mm6.2in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C78°F | 103mm4.1in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| December | 27°C80°F | 161mm6.3in | 13.3h13.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- NZD · New Zealand dollar
- Language
- Niuean, English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Niue?
The best time to visit Niue is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Niue get?
Typical daytime highs in Niue are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (81°F).
Is Niue expensive?
On the ground, Niue is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Niue good for?
Niue is good for an unhurried pace, sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.