Tokelau
Practical guide
Tokelau is in Polynesia. It covers 12 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Fakaofo. People speak English, Samoan, Tokelauan and the currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
- Capital
- Fakaofo
- Population
- —
- Area
- 12 km²
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar · NZD
- Languages
- English, Samoan, Tokelauan
- Time zone
- Pacific/Fakaofo
- Dialling code
- +690
- Domain
- .tk
When to go to Tokelau
The best months to visit Fakaofo are June, July and August. In Fakaofo, daytime highs go from 31° in February to 32° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is December (363 mm) and the driest is August (151 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Weather in Fakaofo month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 32° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° |
| low | 26° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° |
| rain | 350 mm | 295 mm | 282 mm | 180 mm | 176 mm | 153 mm | 153 mm | 151 mm | 166 mm | 206 mm | 239 mm | 363 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Tokelau
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tokelau?
The capital of Tokelau is Fakaofo.
What currency is used in Tokelau?
Tokelau uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
What language is spoken in Tokelau?
In Tokelau, people speak English, Samoan, Tokelauan.
When is the best time to visit Tokelau?
The best months to visit Fakaofo are June, July and August. In Fakaofo, daytime highs go from 31° in February to 32° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is December (363 mm) and the driest is August (151 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).