The weather in May in Nuku‘alofa

It's warm in May in Nuku‘alofa with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Nuku‘alofa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Nuku‘alofa, Tonga. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2017, Nuku‘alofa reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 160 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Nuku‘alofa

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nuku‘alofa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Nuku‘alofa New York
Average temperature 27°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 160 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Nuku‘alofa with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nuku‘alofa is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Nuku‘alofa, Tonga. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Nuku‘alofa

Temperature in May in Nuku‘alofa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Nuku‘alofa, Tonga. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Nuku‘alofa

Total precipitation in May in Nuku‘alofa over the years

Daily UV index in May in Nuku‘alofa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nuku‘alofa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Nuku‘alofa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nuku‘alofa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.