Nukuʻalofa weather in May
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days. Average highs of 25°C and lows of 23°C, with around 12 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Nukuʻalofa. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
25°C
Average low
23°C
Rainy days
12 days
Best months to visit
April, May, June, July, September, November
What to do in Nukuʻalofa in May
Whatever the weather, Nukuʻalofa rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
View the Royal Palace grounds
Visit the ancient Ha'amonga 'a Maui trilithon
Watch the Mapu 'a Vaea blowholes in action
Experience a traditional kava ceremony
Browse Talamahu Market for local produce and crafts
Explore nearby flying fox colonies
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
February
28C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
March
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
Recommended
April
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
May (you are here)
25C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
November
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
December
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
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