Nuku‘alofa in December

7.3out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
12Rainy days (107 mm)
13:17 hDaylight
05:59Sunrise · 19:15 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 25° J 27° 26° F 27° 26° M 26° 25° A 25° 24° M 24° 23° J 23° 22° J 23° 21° A 23° 22° S 23° 22° O 25° 23° N 26° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C25°C197 mm 16– – 6.5
February 27°C26°C203 mm 17– – 6.3
March 27°C26°C229 mm 18– – 6.1
April 26°C25°C166 mm 13– – 6.9
May 25°C24°C101 mm 10– – 7.6
June 24°C23°C108 mm 8– – 7.8
July 23°C22°C95 mm 9– – 7.9
August 23°C21°C111 mm 9– – 7.8
September 23°C22°C102 mm 9– – 7.8
October 23°C22°C95 mm 9– – 7.9
November 25°C23°C98 mm 9– – 7.8
December 26°C25°C107 mm 12– – 7.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Nuku‘alofa in December?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 25°C.

When is the best time to visit Nuku‘alofa?

The best months are July, October, June, August.