Climate Insights for Lapaha

Vahe Lapaha, Tongatapu, Tonga

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
March
349 mm rain13.8 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lapaha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,144 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lapaha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lapaha is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Lapaha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 84.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Lapaha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lapaha is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°FebMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°AprMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°MayMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°JunMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°JulMax: 23°Average: 23°Min: 22°AugMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 22°SepMax: 23°Average: 23°Min: 22°OctMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 23°NovMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°DecMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 73°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 72°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 73°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 74°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°F
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Lapaha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Lapaha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 277mmFebPrecipitation: 296mmMarPrecipitation: 349mmAprPrecipitation: 181mmMayPrecipitation: 153mmJunPrecipitation: 112mmJulPrecipitation: 93mmAugPrecipitation: 99mmSepPrecipitation: 96mmOctPrecipitation: 167mmNovPrecipitation: 144mmDecPrecipitation: 175mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.9inFebPrecipitation: 11.7inMarPrecipitation: 13.8inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 6inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSepPrecipitation: 3.8inOctPrecipitation: 6.6inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inDecPrecipitation: 6.9in
Precipitation

Lapaha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,144 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 179 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 349 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 93 mm. That's 256 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Lapaha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.7 in. That's 10.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 25km/hAugWind Speed: 25km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 16mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Lapaha is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Lapaha is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr26°78°F
May25°76°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov24°76°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Lapaha is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 96 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Lapaha is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 81°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lapaha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lapaha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
22 km/h13 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
25 km/h16 mph
296 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
22 km/h14 mph
349 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
25 km/h16 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
26 km/h16 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
24 km/h15 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
23 °C74 °F
25 km/h16 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
23 °C73 °F
25 km/h15 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
23 °C74 °F
25 km/h16 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
24 °C75 °F
26 km/h16 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
23 km/h14 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
23 km/h14 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in