SeasonMapFakaofo (Atafu) weather in October
Tokelau
October in Fakaofo: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Fakaofo · #802 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Fakaofo climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 233 mm / 9.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Fakaofo in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWhite Sunday, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Fakaofo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFakaofo's best weather comes in March, April and June — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Fakaofo in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
White Sunday
8–14 Oct · usuallyNational holidayClosuresThe Pacific children's Sunday, kept across Tokelau: the children lead the service in white, recite what they have learned, and are fed before the adults. Families prepare for months. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk22 rainy days and about 233 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Fakaofo in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Fakaofo?
- October in Fakaofo: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Fakaofo on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Fakaofo in October?
- In October, Fakaofo averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 26.3°C, with about 232.9 mm of rain over roughly 22.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fakaofo in October?
- Fakaofo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.