🇹🇻 Funafuti, Tuvalu

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Forecast by:	11 Sep Fri	12 Sep Sat	13 Sep Sun	14 Sep Mon	15 Sep Tue	16 Sep Wed	17 Sep Thu
Temp (°C)	30° 27°	31° 26°	31° 27°	31° 27°	31° 26°	32° 27°	31° 26°
Precipitation	98%	98%	89%	90%	87%	71%	73%
Humidity	83%	86%	82%	85%	83%	84%	80%
Wind	29 km/h	22 km/h	30 km/h	27 km/h	11 km/h	6 km/h	12 km/h

Best time to visit Tuvalu

The best time to visit Funafuti is July to September, when conditions are relatively dry and suit lagoon excursions, boat trips and outdoor sightseeing. June and October are reasonable alternatives, while January to April and December are least suitable because of heavy rain, thunderstorms and cyclone risk.

JanuaryAvoidTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)261Sun Hours9Dry Days8

January is hot and very wet, around 26-31°C, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones at peak risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

FebruaryAvoidTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)332Sun Hours7Dry Days5

February is hot and very wet, around 26-31°C, with frequent downpours and thunderstorms. Tropical cyclones are at peak risk, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

MarchAvoidTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)176Sun Hours8Dry Days6

March is hot and wet, around 26-31°C, with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Tropical cyclones are at peak risk, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

AprilAvoidTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)133Sun Hours7Dry Days5

April is hot and showery, around 26-32°C, with thunderstorms and occasional flooding from intense rain. There is cyclone risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

MayOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)123Sun Hours6Dry Days6

May is hot, around 26-32°C, with trade winds, warm seas and rain possible in any week. There is cyclone risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

JuneOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)130Sun Hours6Dry Days4

June is hot, around 26-31°C, with trade winds, warm seas and passing showers. Lagoon outings and outdoor sightseeing are generally practical, although rain can interrupt some days.

JulyGreatTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)147Sun Hours7Dry Days3

July is hot and relatively dry, around 26-31°C, with trade winds, warm lagoon water and clearer spells. The conditions suit boat trips and outdoor sightseeing.

AugustGreatTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)132Sun Hours8Dry Days5

August is hot and relatively dry, around 26-31°C, with trade winds, warm seas and intermittent showers. Lagoon excursions and outdoor activities are well suited to the month's weather.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)104Sun Hours9Dry Days6

September is hot and relatively dry, around 26-31°C, with trade winds, warm lagoon water and occasional rain. Boat trips and outdoor sightseeing fit the prevailing conditions.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)122Sun Hours8Dry Days9

October is hot, around 26-32°C, with trade winds, warm seas and rain possible despite relatively low rainfall. Outdoor plans can work around passing showers.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)168Sun Hours10Dry Days6

November is hot and humid, around 26-32°C, with frequent showers and tropical disturbances. There is cyclone risk this month, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

DecemberAvoidTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)176Sun Hours10Dry Days7

December is hot and wet, around 26-32°C, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and temporary flooding. There is cyclone risk this month, and it is peak season, so a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

Sources: climatestotravel.com

Brief

Funafuti is a very small, remote atoll with limited services and transport options. Plan accommodation, supplies, cash, and inter-island or lagoon excursions in advance.
Try local seafood, coconut-based dishes, fresh fish, and traditional foods such as pulaka where available.
Coastal conditions can change quickly around the lagoon and ocean. Use local advice before swimming, snorkelling, boating, or visiting exposed shoreline areas.

Safety and health

Dengue is a mosquito-borne risk in Tuvalu. Use repellent, wear long sleeves where practical, and stay in accommodation with screens or air conditioning. (cdc.gov)
Tap-water quality is inconsistent. Drink bottled, boiled, or properly treated water, including when brushing your teeth. (wikivoyage.org)

Recent News

1 September 2026: More than seven hectares of reclaimed and elevated land have been created along the Fongafale shoreline through phases of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project. New promenade and beachfront areas may expand visitor access, but ongoing coastal works could affect parts of the waterfront. (travelandtourworld.com)