Tonga
Country · Oceania, Polynesia
Tonga is a country in the Polynesia subregion of Oceania. It covers 750 square kilometers and has a population of about 104,000 people, with its capital located in Nukuʻalofa.
Highlights
This site covers 3 top sights in Tonga. Visitors can explore the Royal Palace, the ancient stone structure of Haʻamonga ʻa Maui, and the natural blowholes at Mapu a Vaea. These sights are located on Tongatapu.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Nukuʻalofa, is warmest from January to March with average temperatures of 26 °C, though these months see significant rain, with 20 to 21 rainy days per month. The cooler, drier period occurs from June through September, with average temperatures ranging from 22 °C to 23 °C and fewer rainy days, typically between 11 and 13 per month.
Practical notes
The currency is the Tongan paʻanga. English and Tongan are the official languages. The country operates on UTC+13:00, and traffic moves on the left side of the road. Electrical outlets use plug type I, with a voltage of 240 V.
Cities
Top sights in Tonga
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is February, with about 259 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 242 | 259 | 234 | 207 | 172 | 125 | 128 | 150 | 135 | 107 | 129 | 181 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nukuʻalofa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.