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Haapai, Tonga

Pukotala

Pukotala is a locality in Haapai, Tonga, close to the sea. It has a population of about 89. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population89
Local time03:46
19.68° S, 174.28° WElevation 11 mUTC+13 · Tonga Standard Time
The year in Pukotalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low24° / 23°
Rain this month140mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep

Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pukotala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month22°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthMarch

306 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

125 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

February

Weather in Pukotala

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
21°C

Showers · wind 29 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°21°2.7 mm
Sat24 Oct23°22°1.1 mm
Sun25 Oct23°22°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct24°23°
Tue27 Oct24°23°
Wed28 Oct24°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°23°
Fri30 Oct24°23°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°23°

When to go to Pukotala

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545353576371717076656258
High27°27°27°27°25°25°24°23°24°24°25°26°
Low25°26°26°25°24°24°23°22°23°23°24°25°
Rain (mm)251285306305180141129125161140154208
Wet days21182417181111129161818
Sea27°28°28°28°27°26°25°25°25°25°26°27°

What's on in Pukotala

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 Pukotala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pukotala

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.0Pangai 48 km ↘2006 · 59 km
7.0Pangai 62 km ↘2025 · 73 km
6.9Pangai 75 km ←2024 · 84 km
6.8Pangai 105 km ↓2009 · 117 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Tonga
Quaternary · 1

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pukotala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pukotala.
What is the hottest month in Pukotala?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pukotala?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pukotala?
March is the wettest month with about 306 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pukotala?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.