January verdict

Tongatapu, Tonga in January

Weather score68Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 197mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

197mm

Sun

0h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

68

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 197mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Tongatapu, Tonga with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January29°C average high

January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January197mm average rain

January is one of Tongatapu's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsMay to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January0 hours average sun

January 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

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January27°C average sea

January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January68 weather score

January scores below Tongatapu's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsSeptember to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.