Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Tongatapu, Tonga in December
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
115mm
Sun
0h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 115mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tongatapu, Tonga with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December28°C average high
December is close to Tongatapu's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December115mm average rain
December sits near Tongatapu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December0 hours average sun
December is close to Tongatapu's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is close to Tongatapu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December79 weather score
December is one of Tongatapu's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.