Weather & climate · Tokelau
Best Time to Visit Tokelau
April to November
The best time to visit Tokelau is April to November, when daytime highs in the capital are around 28–29°C. March is also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (28°C at night), and January the wettest with about 308 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: May
28°C
Coldest nights: August
2219 mm
Rain per year
308 mm
Wettest: January
Tokelau weather by month
- Jan29°C28°C308 mm
- Feb29°C28°C298 mm
- Mar29°C28°C206 mm
- Apr29°C28°C152 mm
- May29°C28°C151 mm
- Jun29°C28°C131 mm
- Jul29°C28°C126 mm
- Aug28°C28°C127 mm
- Sep29°C28°C121 mm
- Oct29°C28°C164 mm
- Nov29°C28°C173 mm
- Dec29°C28°C262 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 28°C | 308 mm | 80% | 78% | Rainy |
| February | 29°C | 28°C | 298 mm | 81% | 79% | Rainy |
| March | 29°C | 28°C | 206 mm | 81% | 70% | Good |
| April | 29°C | 28°C | 152 mm | 81% | 61% | Best time |
| May | 29°C | 28°C | 151 mm | 80% | 58% | Best time |
| June | 29°C | 28°C | 131 mm | 79% | 58% | Best time |
| July | 29°C | 28°C | 126 mm | 79% | 55% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 28°C | 127 mm | 79% | 56% | Best time |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 121 mm | 79% | 55% | Best time |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 164 mm | 79% | 60% | Best time |
| November | 29°C | 28°C | 173 mm | 79% | 67% | Best time |
| December | 29°C | 28°C | 262 mm | 79% | 75% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Tokelau (-9, -172). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Tokelau have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tokelau?
April to November. The best time to visit Tokelau is April to November, when daytime highs in the capital are around 28–29°C. March is also a good time to go. May is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (28°C at night), and January the wettest with about 308 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Tokelau?
May, with average highs of 29°C in Tokelau.
What is the coldest month in Tokelau?
August, when nights drop to about 28°C and days reach 28°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tokelau?
January with about 308 mm; September is the driest (121 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Tokelau?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 308 mm of rain.