When to go · Niue
Niue in August
Great month. Peak whales; calm, clear water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- Niue
- Prices
- High
- Niue
Verdict
Peak whales; calm, clear water.
Weather in August
- Whole island · Alofi, the west coast sea tracks and the east coast chasmsbest weather
One small raised island, one climate. May–October is cooler and drier with calm west-coast water; December–March is hot, humid and in the cyclone season, and swells close the reef pools.
- Alofi26° / 20°, 9 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Village show days
Mar–Dec (check dates)
Each village holds its own day of food stalls, crafts and games; visitors welcome.
Humpback whale season
Roughly Jul–Oct · Alofi
Whale trips and dive boats run; book ahead.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Niue
- High
- Prices · Niue
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in August
Rated best or good this month
Whole island
Best weather of the year (Alofi, the west coast sea tracks and the east coast chasms)
Dry; whale season.