March weather forecast
Tonga

March signifies the winding down of the cyclone season in Tonga. Temperatures during this month range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F), showing a slight decrease compared to the warmer months of January and February.

Rainfall in March begins to decrease as well, although it remains significant with an average total often exceeding 110mm (4.33"). The variation in rainfall across different islands is minimal, maintaining the abundant lushness that characterizes the archipelago. This continued rainfall helps sustain the vibrant tropical landscapes that are a major draw for visitors.

Comparatively, March experiences less rainfall and marginally cooler temperatures than February. As the month progresses, there is a noticeable trend towards drier and more stable weather. By the end of March, the risk of cyclones has significantly lessened, marking the onset of a more visitor-friendly period in Tonga.

Sea temperatures remain warm in March, averaging 29°C (84.2°F). This offers great conditions for water sports, including snorkeling and diving, which allow visitors to explore Tonga's extraordinary marine life. It's important, however, for visitors to continue monitoring weather conditions as residual effects from the cyclone season may still occur, particularly at the beginning of the month.

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• Nuku'alofa - March »
  March is the month with the warmest seawater in Nuku'alofa, with an average sea temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F). March is the month with the warmest seawater in Nuku'alofa, with an average sea temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F).
• Neiafu - March »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Neiafu is March, with an average sea temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F). In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:01.
• Vaini - March »
  The first month of the autumn, March, is still a warm month in Vaini with an average temperature ranging between max 27.2°C (81°F) and min 26.3°C (79.3°F). On the last day of March, in Vaini, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:41 +13.
• Pangai - March »
  With an average sea temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F), March is the month with the warmest seawater in Pangai, Tonga. On the first day of March in Pangai, Tonga, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:04.
• Hihifo - March »
  In Hihifo, Tonga, during March, the rain falls for 24.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. In Hihifo, during March, the rain falls for 24.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.
• Kolonga - March »
  In Kolonga, in March, during 21.5 rainfall days, 151mm (5.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Kolonga, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:07.
• Nukunuku - March »
  In Nukunuku during March, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation. With the arrival of March, Nukunuku, Tonga experiences a slight dip in temperature and rainfall from the preceding month.
• Houma - March »
  In Houma, in March, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 151mm (5.94") of accumulated precipitation. The advent of March in Houma reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month.
• Holonga - March »
  In Holonga, during March, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. In March, in Holonga the rain falls for 24.3 days.
• Kanokupolu - March »
  In Kanokupolu, in March, during 21.5 rainfall days, 151mm (5.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Kanokupolu, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:08.
• Matahau - March »
  March sees a balancing act in Matahau's weather conditions with similar parameters as February, with a slight lowering of temperature, the high averaging at 27.2°C (81°F) and the low at 26.3°C (79.3°F). In Matahau, Tonga, during March, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation.