Nomuka

Island Low coral island in Tonga's Haapai group

Nomuka in Haʻapai offers coral‑fringed beaches, shallow lagoons and small villages. Tourists visit for snorkeling, traditional kava ceremonies and walking coastal tracks.

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Nomuka
Nomuka Island, Ha'apai District, Tonga
-20.2537, -174.7910
Ferry and local fees vary; no formal entry fee for the island

How to Get to Nomuka #

Nomuka is reached by inter-island ferry from Nuku’alofa or Lifuka (Haʻapai). Smaller private boats and occasional flights to nearby islands form alternate connections; schedules are weather-dependent.

Tips for Visiting Nomuka #

  • Bring cash and supplies from the main islands - shops on Nomuka are limited and may close early.
  • Check the schedule of inter-island ferry services in advance; weather can cancel crossings with little notice.
  • For snorkelling, head to the sheltered reef on the western side - it's quieter than the drop-off areas and safer for casual swimmers.

Best Time to Visit Nomuka #

May-October (Tonga's dry season) is the most reliable for boat travel and beach weather; the wet season brings storms and choppier passages.

Dry season
May-October · 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Calmer seas and less rain - best for inter-island travel and beach activities.
Wet season
November-April · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Warmer and wetter; hurricane risk peaks in the later part of this window.

Weather & Climate near Nomuka #

Climate

Nomuka's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1950 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 (214 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

214 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 (189 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (249 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

249 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (215 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°

Weather

146 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 (110 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 26°

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 25°

Weather

106 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 (139 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

139 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 (159 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 26°

Weather

159 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 (162 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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