SeasonMapVava'u (Vavau) weather in May
Tonga
May in Vava'u: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Vava'u · #856 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Vava'u climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 133 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Vava'u in May
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Vava'u'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 weatherVava'u's weather peaks September–November.
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What's on in Vava'u in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Sunday is closed by law
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresTonga keeps the Sabbath in law: shops, restaurants and most transport stop on Sunday and commercial trading is not permitted. Resorts feed their own guests; plan a Sunday of church, or of nothing. Source ↗
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Vava'u in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Vava'u?
- May in Vava'u: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Vava'u on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Vava'u in May?
- In May, Vava'u averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 25°C, with about 133 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vava'u in May?
- Vava'u has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.