FoaThings to Do
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 15
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 219 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 193 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 261 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 214 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 153 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 26° | 24° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 26° | 23° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 25° | 23° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 26° | 23° | 135 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 21° - 26° | 24° | 165 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 27° | 25° | 173 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 28° | 26° | 190 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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