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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Tongatapu · Tonga
Nuku‘alofa is a small city in Tongatapu, Tonga with a population of 22,400. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nuku‘alofa
Nukuʻalofa is the capital and largest city of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,400 |
| Population Density | 5,079 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.1368°, -175.2011° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tongatapu |
| Country | 🇹🇴 Tonga |
| State / Province | Tongatapu |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.5 inches (1,459 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nuku‘alofa
Nuku‘alofa is a small city in Tonga (Tongatapu) with a population of 22,400. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.
Climate in Nuku‘alofa
Nuku‘alofa has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.2°C), the coldest is Aug (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1689 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above Tonga avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.1368°N, 175.2011°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tongatapu |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 22.0 m (72 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 22.0 m | 6 | 69 km |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 2022 | TONGA ISLANDS | Astronomical | 0.2 m | — | 69 km |
| 1948 | TONGA TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tofua | Caldera | 515 m (1,690 ft) | 2014 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
Nuku‘alofa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (3.7").
Colleges & Universities in Nuku‘alofa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of the South Pacific Tonga Campus | University | — | — |
| Tupou Tertiary Institute | University | — | — |
Schools in Nuku‘alofa
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolisi Kuini Sālōte | — | — | — | — |
| Ma'amaloa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kolisi Kuini Sālōte | — | — | — | — |
| Tonga High School | — | — | — | — |
| GPS Nuku'alofa | — | — | — | — |
| Tonga Side School | — | — | — | — |
| St Andrews College | — | — | — | — |
| Hilliard Memorial School | — | — | — | — |
| GPS Ngele'ia | — | — | — | — |
| GPS Fasi | — | — | — | — |
| St Josephs Business School | — | — | — | — |
| GPS Longolongo | — | — | — | — |
| Tonga Side School | — | — | — | — |
| Tonga Institute of Higher Education | — | — | — | — |
| ACTS community school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nuku‘alofa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nuku‘alofa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongan National Centre | ||||
| Tuku'aho Museum |
Libraries in Nuku‘alofa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolovai Community Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nuku‘alofa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ika Maketi | |||||
| Fea | |||||
| Maketi Siamelie | |||||
| Maketi Talamahu | |||||
| Maketi Talamahu | |||||
| Prison Market | |||||
| Roadside Market |
Hotels in Nuku‘alofa
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nuku‘alofa
19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nuku‘alofa
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Nuku‘alofa
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nuku‘alofa
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nuku‘alofa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nuku‘alofa
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nuku‘alofa
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nuku‘alofa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nuku‘alofa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fua'amotu International Airport | TBU | Large Airport |
| Kaufana Airport | EUA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nuku‘alofa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Tonga post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nuku‘alofa
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amelia Talia Hall | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua | |
| Cathedral | |
| Centenary Church Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga | |
| Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga | |
| Free Wesleyan of Tonga Fasi & Afi | |
| FWC Tongata'eapa | |
| FWC Tufuenga | |
| Holo Molitoni | |
| International Christian Assembly | |
| LDS Church | |
| LDS Church | |
| LDS Matavaimo'ui | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Siasi 'o Tonga | |
| Siasi Uesiliana Tauataina o Tonga | |
| Skips | |
| St. Barnabas Anglican Church |
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What is the population of Nuku‘alofa?
Nuku‘alofa has a population of 22,400 residents and is located in Tonga. The population density is 5,079 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nuku‘alofa?
Nuku‘alofa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.5 inches.