Foa

Island Main island of Haʻapai with village communities

Foa island in Haʻapai hosts small villages, sandy bays and shallow reef passages. Travelers hop ferries for snorkeling, kitesurfing and village visits to sample Tongan food and local handicrafts.

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Foa
Foa Island, Lulunga District, Haʻapai, Tonga (island region)
-19.7500, -174.3000

How to Get to Foa #

Inter-island ferries and occasional domestic flights connect the Haʻapai islands to Tonga’s main towns. Boat services to Foa depart from Lifuka and other Haʻapai islands; schedules depend on weather and demand.

Tips for Visiting Foa #

  • Boat services between Haʻapai islands are infrequent - confirm schedules and weather before travel
  • Bring supplies when visiting; the island has limited shops and services
  • Respect local protocols and community schedules - small islands have communal rhythms that visitors should honor

Best Time to Visit Foa #

The dry season (May-October) is best for travel between islands and calmer seas.

Dry season
May-October · 22-28°C
Calmer seas and more reliable boat services; best time for inter-island travel.
Wet season
November-April · 24-30°C
Higher chance of tropical storms and disrupted boat schedules.

Weather & Climate near Foa #

Climate

Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2018 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (219 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (261 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

261 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (214 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

214 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 27°

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 26°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 26°

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 26°

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

190 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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