Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
79°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Vava'u
Tonga · Oceania
Warm days. Humid air and wind on exposed beaches are the main drawbacks.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
Wind
16 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
84%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 77°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Steady wind
May's steady trade-wind breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
16 mphMay Windy
Sea temperature
82°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May stays around 78°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain24%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday78°F
Rain26%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain27%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Rain26%
Cloud60%
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% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 79 | 10.7 | 20 | 3.6 | 82 | 83 |
| Feb | 82 | 79 | 10.3 | 20 | 3.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Mar | 82 | 79 | 8.9 | 21 | 3.7 | 82 | 84 |
| Apr | 81 | 79 | 7.4 | 17 | 3.9 | 80 | 83 |
| May | 79 | 77 | 4.8 | 14 | 4.1 | 78 | 82 |
| Jun | 78 | 76 | 3.8 | 10 | 4.0 | 76 | 80 |
| Jul | 76 | 74 | 2.6 | 8 | 4.3 | 75 | 79 |
| Aug | 76 | 74 | 3.2 | 9 | 4.3 | 76 | 79 |
| Sep | 76 | 74 | 3.6 | 10 | 4.4 | 78 | 79 |
| Oct | 77 | 75 | 4.6 | 12 | 4.4 | 79 | 80 |
| Nov | 79 | 77 | 5.1 | 14 | 4.1 | 80 | 81 |
| Dec | 80 | 78 | 7.0 | 18 | 3.9 | 81 | 82 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology