Best time to visit Niue

Our verdict

The best time to visit Niue is May-October

Niue is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, May-October is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In summer, the average maximum temperature in Alofi climbs to around 28℃ (83℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 28℃ (83℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 22℃ (72℉) around August-time. In other areas of Niue, temperatures might differ so be sure to compare other destinations below.

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Niue are usually in December, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Niue in January. Head there in June instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

If you want to learn everything you need to know about the best times to travel to Niue, the weather by month for the top destinations and so much more, make sure you keep reading. Once you’re ready, we’ve included a bunch of our favourite online booking tools to help you find the best deals on flights, accommodation and anything else you’ll need for your trip. Happy reading!

Warmest month

March

Least rainfall

June

Most daylight

December

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Niue seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Niue is in the Southern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer December to February
Autumn/fall March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November

Best time to visit the top destinations in Niue

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AlofiMay-October
28℃
27℃
28℃
27℃
28℃
27℃
27℃
27℃
27℃
25℃
26℃
25℃
25℃
24℃
25℃
24℃
25℃
24℃
26℃
25℃
26℃
25℃
27℃
26℃
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Top FAQs

Niue is in Oceania.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Niue:

The warmest month of the year in Alofi, one of the most popular places to visit in Niue, is March.
The driest month of the year in Alofi, Niue, is usually around June each year.

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