Nuku'alofa weather in May
May in Nuku'alofa: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Nuku'alofa · #427 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nuku'alofa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 141 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nuku'alofa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nuku'alofa?
- May in Nuku'alofa: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Nuku'alofa on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuku'alofa in May?
- In May, Nuku'alofa averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 141 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuku'alofa in May?
- Nuku'alofa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in May.