The climate of Atafu
Atafu is one of the three atolls that make up the country of Tokelau. The three atolls are a special overseas territory of New Zealand. The Atafu Atoll consists of thirty-seven islands, which together have a land area of about two and a half kilometers. About five hundred people live on the islands, all in the village of Atafu. There is a school and a guest house in the village. These are the only amenities on the island. Tourists rarely or never see Atafu because of the desolate location of the atoll. See 3rjewelry for Islands in Oceania.
Tropical climate
Atafu has a tropical climate, with a lot of precipitation throughout the year. Every day there is a chance of prolonged precipitation. Fortunately, after a heavy rain shower, the clouds immediately make room for a clear blue sky and the sun. This ensures that the temperature in Atafu is just above thirty degrees Celsius throughout the year. In the evening and night it will cool slightly, to about twenty-five degrees Celsius. The combination of the heavy precipitation and the high temperatures ensures that the average humidity in Atafu is quite high. Because Atafu is located more northwesterly than the other atolls, this atoll is in the region where hurricanes and tropical storms regularly occur. Every few years the island has to contend with the consequences of this natural disaster.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | amount of rainfall per month | water temperature | |
| January | 31℃ | 25℃ | 5 | 19 | 29℃ | |
| February | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 16 | 29℃ | |
| March | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 20 | 29℃ | |
| April | 32℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 14 | 30℃ | |
| May | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 16 | 30℃ | |
| June | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 19 | 29℃ | |
| July | 31℃ | 25℃ | 7 | 18 | 29℃ | |
| August | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 17 | 29℃ | |
| September | 31℃ | 25℃ | 7 | 15 | 29℃ | |
| October | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 18 | 29℃ | |
| November | 31℃ | 25℃ | 6 | 18 | 30℃ | |
| December | 31℃ | 25℃ | 5 | 19 | 30℃ |
The weather in Atafuc
Do you want to know what the weather is like in Atafu and what the current weather forecast for Atafu looks like? On our weather forecast pages for Atafu you can see what the current temperature is, what temperatures you can expect in the coming days and what the feeling is. In addition, you can view the probability of precipitation, what type of precipitation is expected (for example, snow or rain) and approximately how much precipitation can fall within 24 hours. The general weather picture is just as important as the temperature or the chance of precipitation. Will it be sunny or heavily cloudy? What is the wind direction and how high is the wind force? Thanks to our accurate weather data, you can get a good idea of the weather conditions you may encounter within Atafu. Below you can see all the places in Atafu for which we offer weather forecasts.
The weather in January
In the month of January, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in February
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in March
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 20 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in May
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in August
In August, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in December
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Atafu is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 25 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
