August weather forecast
Nuku'alofa, Tonga

August exhibits some of the most balanced weather conditions of the year in Nuku'alofa. The temperature reaches a comfortable high of 24.8°C (76.6°F). A slight spike in rainfall can be noticed after the reduction sequence of previous months. Daylight hours continue to be stable, facilitating uninterrupted outdoor activities. Despite being at a yearly low, the sea temperature slightly rises from July, inviting beachgoers to partake in water activities.

Temperature

August, recording an average high temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and a low temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F), is Nuku'alofa's coldest month.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Nuku'alofa, in August, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation. In Nuku'alofa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180 days and collects up to 1721mm (67.76") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

August and September, with an average sea temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Note: Your comfort in 23.8°C (74.8°F) waters hinges on your relationship with the cold, today's sunny disposition, wind patterns, and the air's temperature. For context, Olympic swimmers are no strangers to waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Nuku'alofa is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, in Nuku'alofa, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:31 +13.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Nuku'alofa.

UV index

In Nuku'alofa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Attention! UV radiation is ramped up when reflecting off sand and water surfaces.