Tongatapu
City in Tonga
Tongatapu is an island in Tonga with a population of about 71,000 people as of 2006. Located 10 kilometers from the capital, Nukuʻalofa, it attracts visitors to see the Royal Palace, the Haʻamonga ʻa Maui stone structure, and the Mapu a Vaea blowholes.
What to see
The island features the Royal Palace, which serves as a notable landmark. Visitors also travel to see the Haʻamonga ʻa Maui, an ancient stone trilithon, and the Mapu a Vaea, a series of natural blowholes along the coast.
When to go
Temperatures are relatively stable throughout the year, averaging between 22 °C and 26 °C. The months from June to October are generally drier, with monthly rainfall ranging from about 108 mm to 136 mm and fewer rainy days. The wettest period occurs from January to March, when rainfall exceeds 200 mm per month on approximately 20 rainy days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Fua'amotu International Airport, located 3 kilometers from Tongatapu.
Top sights in Tongatapu
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is February, with about 265 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 | 245 | 265 | 239 | 210 | 177 | 127 | 132 | 152 | 136 | 108 | 133 | 184 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tongatapu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.