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Fo‘ui Weather in September

Fo‘ui in September

The short of it: Fo‘ui in September averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 19° · rain 122 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Fo‘ui an average September high of 25°, a low of 19° and some 122 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 25°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-September, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Fo‘ui runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Kolovai, 1 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

September in Fo‘ui, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KolovaiTongatapu1 km N25°19°122 mm
Te‘ekiuTongatapu3 km SE26°19°119 mm
MatahauTongatapu4 km SE26°19°119 mm
NukunukuTongatapu5 km ESE26°19°119 mm
HoumaTongatapu7 km SSE26°19°119 mm
Sia'atoutaiTongatapu9 km ESE26°19°118 mm
Ha'akameTongatapu10 km SE26°19°119 mm
Ha'alaloTongatapu10 km SE26°19°119 mm

The Almanac · Fo‘ui Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 25°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Fo‘ui by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°282 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°240 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March29°24°311 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°23°248 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°21°138 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°132 mm16 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°111 mm16 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
August25°19°129 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September25°19°122 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°152 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November27°21°124 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December28°22°159 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fo‘ui in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fo‘ui in September?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 25°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Fo‘ui?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Fo‘ui in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Fo‘ui in September?

Hardly — September nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fo‘ui in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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