Weather & Climate in Alofi, Niue
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alofi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 87.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0529°S, 169.9196°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Niue |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Nov 27, 1992 | Tonga region | M5.3 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Tonga region | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1996 | Tonga region | M4.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Victor | Category 2 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 2003 | Dovi | Category 4 | 127 mph | 181 km |
| 1998 | Ron | Category 3 | 109 mph | 275 km |
| 1983 | Tomasi | Category 3 | 115 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in |
Alofi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 87.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.1") and July the driest (4.3").