Climate in Niue

The climate of Niue is tropical, with a hot, muggy and rainy period from December to April and a cooler and drier period from June to October, during which the south-east trade winds prevail.
Niue is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, at 18 degrees south latitude and east of Tonga, with Alofi as capital.

In the hot period, temperatures hover around 29/30 °C (84/86 °F) during the day and around 23/24 °C (73/75 °F) at night, while in the cooler period, daytime temperatures drop to around 27 °C (80.5 °F) and night-time temperatures to around 20/21 °C (68/70 °F).
From May to October, but especially from July to September, cool air masses can sometimes arrive from the south, which can lower the minimum temperature to about 15 °C (59 °F) and the maximum to 23/24 °C (73/75 °F).
Annual precipitation amounts to 2,000 millimeters (79 inches), with a maximum between January and March, when 250/300 mm (10/12 in) of rain fall per month. In the relatively dry period, however, a moderate amount of rain still falls: on average, 80/100 mm (3/4 in) per month even from June to September.

Sea temperature

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The temperature of the sea is always warm enough for swimming, and only goes down to 25.5 °C (78 °F) from July to September.

Tropical cyclones

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Niue can be affected by tropical cyclones. Cyclones are usually formed from November to mid-May, though they are most likely from late December to early April.

When to go

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The best time to travel to Niue is from mid-May to October, since it is the coolest and sunniest period of the year. It must be said, however, that it is the winter, and it can sometimes get a little cool in the evening and at night, so it may be a good idea to bring a sweatshirt or sweater.

What to pack

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In winter (June to August): bring light clothes for the day, a scarf for the breeze, a sweatshirt for the evening, and possibly a light raincoat or umbrella.
In summer (December to February): bring tropics-friendly, loose-fitting clothing, a sun hat, a scarf for the breeze, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella.

Climate data - Niue

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