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Tonga · Tonga · Nuku'alofa

Humpback whales that let you swim alongside them in season, a kingdom that never was colonised and wears that history with quiet pride, and a Sunday so devoutly quiet the whole country genuinely stops.

The best time to visit Tonga is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F). Local time there is 21:11 (UTC+13).

Best time to go
Jun–Oct
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
TBU · Nuku'alofa

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In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 36°C61 to 97°F Rain0 to 340mm0 to 13.4in

June · high 76°F · rain 2.7in · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Nuku'alofa, this page’s gateway

Tonga month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January28°C82°F328mm12.9in13.3h13.3h
February28°C82°F281mm11.1in12.8h12.8h
March27°C81°F276mm10.9in12.3h12.3h
April27°C80°F178mm7.0in11.6h11.6h
May25°C77°F139mm5.5in11.1h11.1h
June24°C76°F69mm2.7in10.8h10.8hin the recommended window
July24°C75°F117mm4.6in11.0h11.0hin the recommended window
August23°C74°F77mm3.0in11.4h11.4hin the recommended window
September24°C75°F89mm3.5in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
October25°C76°F144mm5.7in12.6h12.6hin the recommended window
November26°C79°F104mm4.1in13.2h13.2h
December27°C81°F159mm6.3in13.4h13.4h

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Currency
TOP · Tongan paʻanga
Language
Tongan, English
Plug
I
Driving
on the left

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