Nuku'alofa weather in January
January in Nuku'alofa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Nuku'alofa · #311 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nuku'alofa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 362 mm / 14.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nuku'alofa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nuku'alofa?
- January in Nuku'alofa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nuku'alofa on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuku'alofa in January?
- In January, Nuku'alofa averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 362.3 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuku'alofa in January?
- Nuku'alofa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in January.