Vavau, Tonga
Makave
Makave is a locality in Vavau, Tonga, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population–
Local time02:44
18.65° S, 173.97° WElevation 14 mUTC+13 · Tonga Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month167mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makave at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:4312 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter65% · Moonrise 00:52Next holiday2 NovemberConstitution DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in March
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
307 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
96 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
March
Weather in Makave
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 23 km/h · humidity 72%
Today1 Nov25°24°
Mon2 Nov25°24°
Tue3 Nov25°24°2.1 mm
Wed4 Nov24°24°2.1 mm
Thu5 Nov24°24°
Fri6 Nov24°23°1 mm
Sat7 Nov24°23°2.6 mm
Sun8 Nov24°23°1.4 mm
Mon9 Nov25°24°1.4 mm
When to go to Makave
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 53 | 51 | 52 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 72 | 67 | 72 | 65 | 60 | 55 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 290 | 278 | 307 | 290 | 199 | 165 | 104 | 96 | 160 | 167 | 157 | 270 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
What's on in Makave
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tonga seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Makave
Earthquakes around Makave
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days9magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950595magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record15within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Neiafu 147 km ↖1972 · 148 km
6.9Neiafu 133 km ↖2023 · 135 km
6.9Neiafu 128 km ↖1989 · 129 km
6.6Neiafu 125 km ↘2024 · 124 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makave?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makave.
What is the hottest month in Makave?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Makave?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makave?
March is the wettest month with about 307 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Makave?
The sea is warmest in March at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.