Climate Insights for Neiafu

Vahe Neiafu, Vavaʻu, Tonga

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low74°F low
Wettest
February
353 mm rain13.9 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Neiafu is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,137 mm of precipitation falls per year. Neiafu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Neiafu 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Neiafu is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 84.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Neiafu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Neiafu 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°JulMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°AugMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°SepMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°OctMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Neiafu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Neiafu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 309mmFebPrecipitation: 353mmMarPrecipitation: 226mmAprPrecipitation: 212mmMayPrecipitation: 158mmJunPrecipitation: 128mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmAugPrecipitation: 96mmSepPrecipitation: 81mmOctPrecipitation: 148mmNovPrecipitation: 146mmDecPrecipitation: 192mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.1inFebPrecipitation: 13.9inMarPrecipitation: 8.9inAprPrecipitation: 8.3inMayPrecipitation: 6.2inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inAugPrecipitation: 3.8inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inOctPrecipitation: 5.8inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inDecPrecipitation: 7.6in
Precipitation

Neiafu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,137 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 353 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 81 mm. That's 272 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Neiafu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 84.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3.2 in. That's 10.7 in less than February, 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: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 26km/hJulWind Speed: 27km/hAugWind Speed: 26km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 16mphJulWind Speed: 17mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Neiafu 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 July, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Neiafu 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 July, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°79°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Neiafu is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°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 Neiafu is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°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 Neiafu 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 Neiafu 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 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h13 mph
309 mm12.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
23 km/h14 mph
353 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
19 km/h12 mph
226 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
24 km/h15 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
26 °C80 °F
26 km/h16 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
26 km/h16 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
27 km/h17 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
26 km/h16 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
26 km/h16 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
25 °C78 °F
27 km/h17 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
23 km/h14 mph
146 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
22 km/h13 mph
192 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in