Funafuti, Tuvalu Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Funafuti month by month
Funafuti weather in January
January brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 24 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Funafuti.
Funafuti weather in February
February brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 23 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Funafuti.
Funafuti weather in March
March brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 24 wet days.
Funafuti weather in April
April brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 25 wet days.
Funafuti weather in May
May brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 26 wet days.
Funafuti weather in June
June brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 23 wet days.
Funafuti weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 25 wet days.
Funafuti weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 26 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Funafuti.
Funafuti weather in September
September brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 23 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Funafuti.
Funafuti weather in October
October brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 24 wet days.
Funafuti weather in November
November brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 24 wet days.
Funafuti weather in December
December brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 25 wet days.
Seasons in Funafuti
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Funafuti
The best time to visit Funafuti is generally January to June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 84°F (29°C).
Pack for Funafuti with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - January nights average 80°F (27°C).
Funafuti temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.