Niue
Territory · Oceania, Polynesia
Niue is an island territory located in the South Pacific region of Polynesia, in free association with New Zealand. With a land area of 260 square kilometers and a population of about 1,800 people, its capital is Alofi. The island offers a remote destination for travelers interested in the Pacific environment.
When to go
The weather in Alofi remains warm throughout the year, with average temperatures ranging from 23 °C in August to 27 °C in March. Rainfall varies significantly by season. The months from June through September are the driest, with rainfall totals between 128 mm and 184 mm and fewer rainy days. The wettest conditions occur between January and April, where monthly rainfall often exceeds 270 mm, peaking at 339 mm in January on about 21 days.
Practical notes
Niue uses the New Zealand dollar and the Niue dollar as currency. The official languages are Niuean and English. The island operates on UTC−11:00 time. Travelers should note that driving is on the left side of the road. Electrical outlets use type I plugs with a voltage of 230 V. The calling code for the territory is +683, and its top-level domain is .nu.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 339 | 278 | 283 | 308 | 224 | 128 | 170 | 134 | 184 | 185 | 211 | 283 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Alofi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.