Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
80°Ftypical January high
January climate
January in Nukuʻalofa
Tonga · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.
56%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
80%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 79°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
15 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 79°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Rain36%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Rain34%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain35%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening79°F
Rain37%
Cloud67%
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