Funafuti, Tuvalu Weather
Funafuti hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Funafuti weather tomorrow (Sunday, July 19)
Tomorrow in Funafuti looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 80°. There is a 54% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 25 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Funafuti 14-day forecast
About the weather in Funafuti
Funafuti has a tropical rainforest climate, marked by steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Average daytime highs range from about 83°F (28°C) in August to around 84°F (29°C) in January, and the city records roughly 290 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Funafuti weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 88°F (31°C) · Record low: 74°F (23°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: February (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: September (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 80°F (26°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 88°F (31°C) and dropped as low as 74°F (23°C).
Rain, sun and snow
February is usually the wettest month. It brings about 16.1 inches (408 mm) of rain over 23 days, while September is the driest. September brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Funafuti brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 70 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
December through February
December through February in Funafuti brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 72 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Funafuti is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 74 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Funafuti runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 74 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Funafuti by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 80° | 24 | 12.7 in | 9.8 h/day | 79% |
| February | 84° | 80° | 23 | 16.1 in | 8.4 h/day | 80% |
| March | 84° | 80° | 24 | 8.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 79% |
| April | 84° | 80° | 25 | 9.2 in | 10.5 h/day | 80% |
| May | 84° | 80° | 26 | 9.5 in | 10.2 h/day | 80% |
| June | 84° | 80° | 23 | 8.9 in | 10.2 h/day | 80% |
| July | 83° | 80° | 25 | 9.6 in | 10.3 h/day | 80% |
| August | 83° | 80° | 26 | 10.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 81% |
| September | 83° | 80° | 23 | 7.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 80% |
| October | 84° | 80° | 24 | 9.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 79% |
| November | 84° | 80° | 24 | 9.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 78% |
| December | 84° | 80° | 25 | 13.7 in | 9.6 h/day | 79% |