Weather & climate · Alofi
Best Time to Visit Niue
June to October
The best time to visit Niue is June to October, when daytime highs in Alofi are around 25–26°C. May and November to December are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (28°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and January the wettest with about 206 mm of rain.
28°C
Warmest: February
24°C
Coldest nights: August
1516 mm
Rain per year
206 mm
Wettest: January
Niue weather by month
- Jan28°C27°C206 mm
- Feb28°C27°C191 mm
- Mar28°C27°C167 mm
- Apr27°C27°C155 mm
- May27°C26°C120 mm
- Jun26°C25°C78 mm
- Jul25°C24°C65 mm
- Aug25°C24°C61 mm
- Sep25°C24°C84 mm
- Oct26°C25°C106 mm
- Nov26°C25°C137 mm
- Dec27°C26°C146 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 27°C | 206 mm | 82% | 72% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 191 mm | 81% | 70% | Rainy |
| March | 28°C | 27°C | 167 mm | 81% | 69% | Rainy |
| April | 27°C | 27°C | 155 mm | 80% | 68% | Rainy |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 120 mm | 80% | 69% | Good |
| June | 26°C | 25°C | 78 mm | 79% | 68% | Best time |
| July | 25°C | 24°C | 65 mm | 79% | 65% | Best time |
| August | 25°C | 24°C | 61 mm | 79% | 66% | Best time |
| September | 25°C | 24°C | 84 mm | 80% | 68% | Best time |
| October | 26°C | 25°C | 106 mm | 80% | 69% | Best time |
| November | 26°C | 25°C | 137 mm | 81% | 71% | Good |
| December | 27°C | 26°C | 146 mm | 81% | 71% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Alofi (-19.02, -169.92). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Niue have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Niue?
June to October. The best time to visit Niue is June to October, when daytime highs in Alofi are around 25–26°C. May and November to December are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (28°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and January the wettest with about 206 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Niue?
February, with average highs of 28°C in Alofi.
What is the coldest month in Niue?
August, when nights drop to about 24°C and days reach 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Niue?
January with about 206 mm; August is the driest (61 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Niue?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 206 mm of rain.