Tokelau is a territory located in the Oceania region of Polynesia. It covers 10 square kilometers and has a population of about 1,500 people. The territory is a sovereign dependency of New Zealand.

When to go

Temperatures in Tokelau are stable, with an average of 27 °C recorded throughout the entire year. Visitors should prepare for consistent rainfall regardless of the season. The first three months of the year, January, February, and March, are among the wettest, with monthly rainfall totals of 371 mm, 357 mm, and 312 mm respectively. During these months, rain occurs on approximately 20 to 23 days. Conditions are similar in December, which sees about 331 mm of rain over 23 days. The period from June through September offers slightly lower rainfall amounts, dropping to between 201 mm and 210 mm per month. Even during this relatively drier window, however, rain is frequent, occurring on roughly 17 to 19 days each month. October also sees a high frequency of rain, with 204 mm falling over about 23 days.

Practical notes

The official currency is the New Zealand dollar. Both Tokelauan and English are spoken. Traffic operates on the left side of the road. The territory observes the UTC+13:00 time zone. The international calling code is +690.

Status	Territory associated with New Zealand
Population	1,499 (2016)
Area	10 km²
Currency	New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Official languages	Tokelauan, English
Calling code	+690
Driving side	Left
Time zones	UTC+13:00
Internet domain	.tk

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average temperature, °C	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27
Rainfall, mm	371	357	312	236	272	210	218	201	209	204	251	331
Rainy days	20	23	20	20	20	19	17	18	18	23	21	23

Tokelau

When to go

Practical notes

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