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Sailing in Tonga offers a unique experience with its stunning tropical landscapes, pristine turquoise waters, and a rich cultural heritage. The favorable sailing conditions, abundant marine life, and the welcoming locals make it a perfect destination for sailing enthusiasts.

Tonga provides South Pacific sailing with steady trade winds of 15-20 knots. The sailing season runs from May to October. Navigating reefs and limited facilities requires attentive planning.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Highlights

  • Crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and diving
  • Unspoiled coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life
  • Breathtaking landscapes of lush green islands and white sandy beaches
  • Opportunity to spot humpback whales during their annual migration
  • Explore secluded anchorages and uninhabited islands
  • Interact with friendly locals and experience the Polynesian culture
  • Abundance of fresh seafood for fishing enthusiasts
  • Numerous sailing routes and navigable channels to explore
  • Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean
  • Relatively calm seas and steady trade winds for enjoyable sailing experiences

Weather

TemperaturePrecipitationRainSunshineWind
Jan28C105mm70%7 hours10 knots
Warm and sunny
Feb29C95mm60%8 hours12 knots
Warm with occasional rain showers
Mar30C115mm65%7 hours11 knots
Hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms
Apr30C100mm60%7 hours10 knots
Hot and humid with occasional showers
May29C85mm40%7 hours9 knots
Warm and mostly sunny
Jun27C70mm35%6 hours8 knots
Cooler with occasional showers
Jul26C65mm40%6 hours8 knots
Cooler with occasional rain showers
Aug26C60mm40%7 hours9 knots
Cooler with occasional showers
Sep26C60mm45%7 hours10 knots
Warm and occasional rain showers
Oct27C70mm50%7 hours11 knots
Warm and occasional showers
Nov28C80mm60%7 hours12 knots
Warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms
Dec28C95mm65%7 hours11 knots
Warm and occasional rain showers
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