Vava'u (Vavau) weather in November
Tonga

November in Vava'u: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Vava'u · #314 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Vava'u climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Vava'u in November
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.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Best weatherVava'u's weather peaks September–November.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Vava'u in November
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 ↗
- Hazard
Cyclone season
1 Nov – 30 AprThe South Pacific season runs November to April, and the same sheltered water that suits the whales is where the charter fleet hides. Thunderstorms and humidity come with it either way. Source ↗
Where is Vava'u?
Vava'u in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Vava'u?
- November in Vava'u: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Vava'u on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Vava'u in November?
- In November, Vava'u averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 108.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vava'u in November?
- Vava'u has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in November.