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Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary

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NASA Earth Observatory image by Joshua Stevens, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey
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International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary

South Pacific, Niue
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inSouth Pacific, Niue
In season~77°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

75–82°F

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul, Aug, Sep. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 51%
WarmestFeb · 82°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The first entire country to become a Dark Sky Sanctuary.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary is June–September, in South Pacific, Niue.

Where is Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary is in South Pacific, Niue.

What is Niue Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

The first entire country to become a Dark Sky Sanctuary.

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