Alofi Island

Island

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Alofi Island
-14.3386, -178.0412

How to Get to Alofi Island #

Alofi is reached by private boat from the nearest inhabited island. Local skippers from the neighboring main island run occasional trips for fishermen, scientists, and permitted visitors; there are no scheduled ferries or public transport.

Tips for Visiting Alofi Island #

  • If visiting from Futuna, charter a small boat; landings are often on rocky shores and can be rough.
  • Respect the island's status as a bird sanctuary - stay on marked landing sites and avoid nesting areas between October and March.
  • Bring cash and local contacts; there are no services on Alofi Island.

Best Time to Visit Alofi Island #

Alofi Island is effectively uninhabited and visited only by locals, fishermen, and conservation teams; plan for calm seas in the dry season.

Dry season
May-October · 24-28°C
Calmer seas and clearer skies make small-boat landings easier.
Wet season
November-April · 23-27°C
Higher rain and sea swell; landings are more hazardous and some wildlife is nesting.

Weather & Climate near Alofi Island #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2835 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (349 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

349 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (298 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

298 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (338 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

338 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (268 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (205 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 28°

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (237 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

237 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (258 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

258 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (309 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

309 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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