Tuvalu Weather
🇹🇻 1 city covered · Oceania
· tropical rainforest climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Tuvalu at a glance
Our Tuvalu coverage centers on Funafuti, which has a tropical rainforest climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in January and 83°F (28°C) in August, with about 290 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Funafuti - annual average 82°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
Funafuti averages 10.2 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 3162 mm (124.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Funafuti climate page.
Live weather across Tuvalu today
Tuvalu cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funafuti | 82° | Jan · 84° | Aug · 80° | 290 | 10.2 | 0 |
Tuvalu weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 80° | 24 | 9.8 h/day |
| February | 84° | 80° | 23 | 8.4 h/day |
| March | 84° | 80° | 24 | 10.6 h/day |
| April | 84° | 80° | 25 | 10.5 h/day |
| May | 84° | 80° | 26 | 10.2 h/day |
| June | 84° | 80° | 23 | 10.2 h/day |
| July | 83° | 80° | 25 | 10.3 h/day |
| August | 83° | 80° | 26 | 10.5 h/day |
| September | 83° | 80° | 23 | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 84° | 80° | 24 | 10.7 h/day |
| November | 84° | 80° | 24 | 10.7 h/day |
| December | 84° | 80° | 25 | 9.6 h/day |
Tuvalu weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Tuvalu?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Tuvalu?
Snow is essentially absent in the Tuvalu cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Tuvalu like?
The covered cities fall under tropical rainforest climate. That means steady heat, high humidity and rain spread through every month.