Temperature
Pleasant by day, warm at night.
78°Ftypical December high
December climate
December in Nukuʻalofa
Tonga · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, more than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
90%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 77° and nights feel near 76°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
15 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 78°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Rain25%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Rain24%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain24%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Rain27%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 78 | 9.3 | 17 | 10.7 | 82 |
| Feb | 81 | 78 | 9.5 | 18 | 10.3 | 82 |
| Mar | 80 | 78 | 10.6 | 20 | 9.9 | 82 |
| Apr | 79 | 77 | 7.0 | 14 | 9.6 | 78 |
| May | 77 | 75 | 4.6 | 11 | 9.3 | 75 |
| Jun | 75 | 73 | 4.3 | 9 | 8.8 | 73 |
| Jul | 73 | 71 | 3.7 | 8 | 8.8 | 72 |
| Aug | 73 | 71 | 4.1 | 9 | 9.0 | 73 |
| Sep | 73 | 71 | 4.1 | 9 | 9.7 | 75 |
| Oct | 74 | 73 | 4.4 | 10 | 10.4 | 76 |
| Nov | 76 | 74 | 4.6 | 10 | 11.2 | 78 |
| Dec | 78 | 76 | 5.0 | 13 | 11.5 | 79 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 3, 2026
Data & methodology