Vavau, Tonga
’Otea
’Otea 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 time11:21
18.69° S, 174.04° WElevation 16 mUTC+13 · Tonga Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 24°
Rain this month157mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
’Otea at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 18:4212 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:45Next holiday2 NovemberConstitution DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
294 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
92 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
March
Weather in ’Otea
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 22 km/h · humidity 69%
Today27 Oct24°23°
Wed28 Oct24°23°0.6 mm
Thu29 Oct24°23°
Fri30 Oct25°24°1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°24°
Sun1 Nov25°24°
Mon2 Nov25°24°
Tue3 Nov25°24°
Wed4 Nov25°25°0.9 mm
Thu5 Nov25°24°1.2 mm
When to go to ’Otea
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 | 56 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 278 | 269 | 294 | 276 | 189 | 156 | 99 | 92 | 152 | 157 | 148 | 254 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in ’Otea
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 ’Otea
Earthquakes around ’Otea
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days10magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950599magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record15within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Neiafu 147 km ↖1972 · 146 km
6.9Neiafu 133 km ↖2023 · 132 km
6.9Neiafu 128 km ↖1989 · 128 km
6.6Neiafu 125 km ↘2024 · 128 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit ’Otea?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in ’Otea.
What is the hottest month in ’Otea?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in ’Otea?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in ’Otea?
March is the wettest month with about 294 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near ’Otea?
The sea is warmest in March at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.