SeasonMapTonga in May
May is Tonga's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 2 destinations average 77/100, led by Vava'u at 77 — 26°C and 15 rainy days — while Nuku'alofa trails at 76 with 141 mm of rain.
#8 of 12 months for Tonga · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Tonga in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vava'u | Island | 26°C | 133 mm · 15 days | 77 tier B | — |
| 2 | Nuku'alofa | Island | 26°C | 141 mm · 12 days | 76 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 May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.