Tonga in January

January is one of Tonga's weaker months (rank 10 of 12): its 2 destinations average 71/100, led by Nuku'alofa at 72 — 34°C and 19 rainy days — while Vava'u trails at 70 with 298 mm of rain.

#10 of 12 months for Tonga · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇹🇴 Tonga, month by month

71/100 in January
  1. 71Jan
  2. 67Feb
  3. 68Mar
  4. 75Apr
  5. 76May
  6. 79Jun
  7. 82Jul
  8. 80Aug
  9. 86Sep
  10. 81Oct
  11. 84Nov
  12. 80Dec

Where in Tonga in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Nuku'alofaIsland34°C263 mm · 19 days72 tier B—
2Vava'uIsland34°C298 mm · 20 days70 tier B—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Tonga in January

Better months for Tonga

September · 86/100November · 84/100July · 82/100Weakest: February · 67/100
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