Tokelau

🇹🇰 Tokelau



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Precipitation26%52%81%95%74%67%68%
Humidity77%77%78%80%78%78%79%
Wind19 km/h18 km/h18 km/h18 km/h18 km/h21 km/h13 km/h

Best time to visit Tokelau

The best time to visit Tokelau is June to September, when trade winds moderate conditions and ratings are highest, although rain can still be heavy. April, May and October are reasonable alternatives, while January to March and December have peak tropical-storm risk; November also carries storm risk.

JanuaryAvoidTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)298Sun Hours6Dry Days11

January is tropical at around 28°C, with irregular rainfall that can be very heavy. Tropical storms are at peak risk, and one can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

FebruaryAvoidTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)348Sun Hours6Dry Days8

February is tropical at around 28°C, with rainfall that may be intense. Tropical storms are at peak risk, and one can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

MarchAvoidTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)298Sun Hours6Dry Days10

March is tropical at around 28°C, with irregular and sometimes very heavy rain. There is tropical-storm risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

AprilOKTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)251Sun Hours7Dry Days13

April is tropical at around 28°C. Trade winds begin moderating conditions, although rainfall remains irregular and can be very heavy.

MayOKTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)202Sun Hours7Dry Days15

May is tropical at around 28°C, with trade winds moderating conditions. Rainfall remains irregular and can be very heavy.

JuneGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)151Sun Hours8Dry Days19

June is tropical at around 28°C, with trade winds moderating conditions. Rain can be heavy, but the month has no recorded tropical-storm risk.

JulyGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)102Sun Hours8Dry Days20

July is tropical at around 28°C, with trade winds moderating conditions. Rainfall remains irregular and can be very heavy.

AugustGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)99Sun Hours8Dry Days20

August is tropical at around 28°C, with trade winds moderating conditions. Rainfall can be very heavy despite the seasonal winds.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)150Sun Hours7Dry Days18

September is tropical at around 28°C, with trade winds moderating conditions. Expect irregular rainfall, including occasional very heavy showers.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)198Sun Hours7Dry Days15

October is tropical at around 28°C, with trade winds moderating conditions. Rainfall is irregular and can be very heavy.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)248Sun Hours6Dry Days11

November is tropical at around 28°C, with irregular rainfall that can be very heavy. There is tropical-storm risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

DecemberAvoidTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)298Sun Hours6Dry Days10

December is tropical at around 28°C, with rainfall that may be very heavy. Tropical storms are at peak risk, and one can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

Sources: en.wikivoyage.org

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Brief

  • Tokelau has no airport. Travel is by sea from Samoa, typically taking about 24 to 30 hours, with schedules subject to weather, vessel availability and atoll-specific arrangements. (worldpopulationclock.net)
  • Services and supplies are very limited on the three small atolls. Confirm accommodation, boat reservations, meals, communications and emergency arrangements before departure.
  • Fresh fish, coconut, taro and breadfruit are among the local foods visitors may encounter.
  • A Tokelau DXpedition is planned for approximately two weeks in November 2026 on Fakaofo, with temporary amateur-radio stations, computer training and a laptop donation project. (rnz.co.nz | dx-world.net)

Safety and health

  • Mosquito-borne illness, including chikungunya, has affected Tokelau. Use repellent, wear clothing that covers the skin and use screened or netted sleeping areas. Each atoll has a hospital, but medical facilities and evacuation options are limited. (wikivoyage.org | cdc.gov)

Recent News

  • 21 August 2026: Tokelau reportedly lost more than 60% of its fishing revenue between February and June after expulsion from the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Vessel Day Scheme. The resulting budget revisions and greater dependence on New Zealand assistance could put pressure on public services, so visitors should expect limited infrastructure and monitor local transport and service updates. (rnz.co.nz)