Tonga
Practical guide
Tonga is in Polynesia. It has 103,742 inhabitants across 747 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Nuku'alofa. People speak English, Tongan and the currency is the Tongan Paʻanga (TOP).
- Capital
- Nuku'alofa
- Population
- 103,742
- Area
- 747 km²
- Currency
- Tongan Paʻanga · TOP
- Languages
- English, Tongan
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tongatapu
- Dialling code
- +676
- Domain
- .to
When to go to Tonga
The best months to visit Nukuʻalofa are July, August and September. In Nukuʻalofa, daytime highs go from 25° in July to 30° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is March (226 mm) and the driest is June (95 mm). The rainy season runs from August to May.
Weather in Nukuʻalofa month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| rain | 192 mm | 213 mm | 226 mm | 185 mm | 125 mm | 95 mm | 97 mm | 107 mm | 117 mm | 127 mm | 131 mm | 172 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Tonga
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
What currency is used in Tonga?
Tonga uses the Tongan Paʻanga (TOP).
What language is spoken in Tonga?
In Tonga, people speak English, Tongan.
When is the best time to visit Tonga?
The best months to visit Nukuʻalofa are July, August and September. In Nukuʻalofa, daytime highs go from 25° in July to 30° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is March (226 mm) and the driest is June (95 mm). The rainy season runs from August to May.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).