Temperature
Pleasant by day, warm at night.
77°Ftypical May high
May climate
May in Nukuʻalofa
Tonga · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Wind on open waterfronts and rooftops is the main drawback.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Wind
16 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
37%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
72%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 73°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Steady wind
May's steady trade-wind breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
16 mphMay Windy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 76°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Rain22%
Cloud63%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain23%
Cloud61%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain23%
Cloud63%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening76°F
Rain23%
Cloud64%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Data 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