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Matahau Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Saturday at 25° · coldest night Wednesday at 22°

The short of it: Matahau weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 23 °C (74 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 23 °C (73 °F). Today’s high 24 °C (75 °F), low 22 °C (72 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.6 mm (0.02 in). No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 17:15 local time.

MATAHAU, Sunday. — Matahau may look for partly cloudy skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 24° before sinking to 22° by night. A raw day by local measure — 4° below the November average of 27°. The wind keeps up from the ESE at 25 km/h, gusting to 25 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 25°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 22°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 3.3 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Matahau runs from 21° at night to 27° by day, with some 118 mm of rain. February is the warmest month here at 30°, August the coldest at 19°, and March the wettest with 274 mm. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 13 h 0 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear23°23°18 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear23°23°17 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h0.1 mm
11 PMPartly cloudy23°23°17 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy23°23°15 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy23°23°15 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy23°23°15 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy23°22°16 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy22°22°16 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy23°23°17 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy24°23°18 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy24°23°18 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMPartly cloudy24°23°18 km/h0.1 mm
1 PMPartly cloudy24°23°18 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy24°23°18 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMPartly cloudy24°23°18 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMPartly cloudy23°23°17 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): partly cloudy, high 24°, low 22°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 5:55 AM, down 6:55 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Almanac · Matahau Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Matahau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 11 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 9 min
Average wind
14 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Matahau in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Matahau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°238 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°258 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March30°23°274 mm13 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°22°256 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°21°132 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°124 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°115 mm15 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
August25°19°122 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°119 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°129 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November27°21°118 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December28°22°151 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Matahau

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Matahau today?

Right now it is 23 °C (74 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 23 °C (73 °F). Today’s high is 24 °C (75 °F) and tonight’s low 22 °C (72 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.6 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Matahau this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.3 mm (0.13 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Matahau?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Matahau at present.

What is the warmest month in Matahau?

February, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is August, when nights average 19 °C (65 °F). The wettest month is March (274 mm (10.8 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Matahau?

August and July. August brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain; July highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 115 mm (4.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Matahau?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 19 °C (65 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NukunukuTongatapu2 km NE27°21°118 mm
Te‘ekiuTongatapu2 km NNW27°21°118 mm
HoumaTongatapu3 km SSE27°21°122 mm
Fo‘uiTongatapu4 km NW27°21°124 mm
KolovaiTongatapu5 km NNW27°21°124 mm
Ha'akameTongatapu5 km SSE28°21°114 mm
Ha'alaloTongatapu6 km SE28°21°114 mm
Sia'atoutaiTongatapu6 km E28°21°113 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor