Alofi climate
Alofi (Niue) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,515 mm60 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Alofi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 2780 | 2780 | 2068.1 |
| Feb | 2882 | 2780 | 2781 | 1917.5 |
| Mar | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 1676.6 |
| Apr | 2781 | 2680 | 2780 | 1556.1 |
| May | 2679 | 2678 | 2679 | 1204.7 |
| Jun | 2578 | 2576 | 2577 | 783.1 |
| Jul | 2576 | 2475 | 2476 | 652.6 |
| Aug | 2476 | 2474 | 2475 | 612.4 |
| Sep | 2576 | 2475 | 2476 | 843.3 |
| Oct | 2577 | 2476 | 2577 | 1064.2 |
| Nov | 2679 | 2577 | 2578 | 1375.4 |
| Dec | 2780 | 2679 | 2679 | 1465.7 |
| Year | 2882 | 2474 | 2678 | 1,51560 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 72% | 6.2 | 13:09 |
| Feb | 81% | 70% | 6.1 | 12:45 |
| Mar | 81% | 69% | 5.5 | 12:15 |
| Apr | 80% | 68% | 4.8 | 11:41 |
| May | 80% | 69% | 4.0 | 11:14 |
| Jun | 79% | 68% | 3.6 | 10:59 |
| Jul | 79% | 65% | 3.9 | 11:05 |
| Aug | 79% | 66% | 4.5 | 11:28 |
| Sep | 80% | 68% | 5.3 | 12:01 |
| Oct | 80% | 69% | 5.9 | 12:34 |
| Nov | 81% | 71% | 6.2 | 13:03 |
| Dec | 81% | 71% | 6.4 | 13:16 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Alofi is like
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 24 °C76 °F and lows 24 °C74 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.3 °C5.9 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,515 mm60 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (206 mm8.1 in), the driest is August (61 mm2.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 79% in July to 82% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 17 km/h (11 mph) in March to 22 km/h (13 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in June to 13.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Alofi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September. Average highs then reach 24 °C76 °F to 25 °C78 °F. Precipitation is 61 mm2.4 in to 84 mm3.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (206 mm8.1 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Alofi
- Wetter months (November–April) — highs 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 2577 to 27 °C81 °F, about 167 mm6.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (May–October) — highs 2476 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 2474 to 26 °C78 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Alofi compares
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Port-Vila (Vanuatu, Am), Avarua (Cook Islands, Af) and Nukualofa (Tonga, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Pago Pago 537 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,944 mm77 in
- Climate in Nukualofa 598 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,516 mm60 in
- Climate in Apia 613 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,857 mm73 in
- Climate in Mata-Utu 926 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,148 mm85 in
- Climate in Avarua 1,086 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,609 mm63 in
- Climate in Suva 1,232 km · 24 °C76 °F · 2,546 mm100 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Alofi?
March is the warmest month in Alofi. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Alofi?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 24 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Alofi?
January is the wettest month with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 61 mm (2.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Alofi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.