Weather & climate · Funafuti
Best Time to Visit Tuvalu
April to October
The best time to visit Tuvalu is April to October, when daytime highs in Funafuti are around 29°C. January is the warmest month (29°C by day), March the coldest (28°C at night), and January the wettest with about 325 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: January
28°C
Coldest nights: March
2532 mm
Rain per year
325 mm
Wettest: January
Tuvalu weather by month
- Jan29°C28°C325 mm
- Feb29°C28°C317 mm
- Mar29°C28°C237 mm
- Apr29°C28°C165 mm
- May29°C28°C165 mm
- Jun29°C28°C165 mm
- Jul29°C28°C171 mm
- Aug29°C28°C167 mm
- Sep29°C28°C137 mm
- Oct29°C28°C184 mm
- Nov29°C28°C215 mm
- Dec29°C28°C284 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 28°C | 325 mm | 80% | 85% | Rainy |
| February | 29°C | 28°C | 317 mm | 81% | 85% | Rainy |
| March | 29°C | 28°C | 237 mm | 81% | 76% | Rainy |
| April | 29°C | 28°C | 165 mm | 81% | 70% | Best time |
| May | 29°C | 28°C | 165 mm | 81% | 65% | Best time |
| June | 29°C | 28°C | 165 mm | 80% | 65% | Best time |
| July | 29°C | 28°C | 171 mm | 80% | 64% | Best time |
| August | 29°C | 28°C | 167 mm | 79% | 64% | Best time |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 137 mm | 79% | 62% | Best time |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 184 mm | 79% | 65% | Best time |
| November | 29°C | 28°C | 215 mm | 79% | 75% | Rainy |
| December | 29°C | 28°C | 284 mm | 80% | 82% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Funafuti (-8.52, 179.22). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Tuvalu have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tuvalu?
April to October. The best time to visit Tuvalu is April to October, when daytime highs in Funafuti are around 29°C. January is the warmest month (29°C by day), March the coldest (28°C at night), and January the wettest with about 325 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Tuvalu?
January, with average highs of 29°C in Funafuti.
What is the coldest month in Tuvalu?
March, when nights drop to about 28°C and days reach 29°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tuvalu?
January with about 325 mm; September is the driest (137 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Tuvalu?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 325 mm of rain.
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