Tonga
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 05:28 (UTC+13).
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The year at a glance
June · high 24°C · rain 69mm · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nuku'alofa, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 328mm12.9in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| February | 28°C82°F | 281mm11.1in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| March | 27°C81°F | 276mm10.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 27°C80°F | 178mm7.0in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| May | 25°C77°F | 139mm5.5in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| June | 24°C76°F | 69mm2.7in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 24°C75°F | 117mm4.6in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 23°C74°F | 77mm3.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C75°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C76°F | 144mm5.7in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 104mm4.1in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| December | 27°C81°F | 159mm6.3in | 13.4h13.4h |
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When is the best time to visit Tonga?
The best time to visit Tonga is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (81°F).
How warm does Tonga get?
Typical daytime highs in Tonga are Mar–May 26°C (79°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (81°F).
Is Tonga expensive?
On the ground, Tonga is middling.
What sort of trip is Tonga good for?
Tonga is good for nature and scenery, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Tonga?
The wettest month in Tonga is January at 328mm (12.9in), the driest June at 69mm (2.7in), with a monthly average of 163mm (6.4in).
What plug do I need for Tonga?
Tonga uses type I sockets at 240 V.
