Funafuti Weather in January

January in Funafuti brings high temperatures around 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 27°C (81°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Funafuti in January

Funafuti is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 19 days and an average of 366 mm (14 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.

Temperature in Funafuti in January

If you're visiting Funafuti in January, expect highs of 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows around 27°C (81°F). Conditions stay fairly consistent through the month, making it easier to plan what to wear. Nights are warm at 27°C (81°F), which can make sleeping uncomfortable. Keeping windows open or using a fan can help. A cold shower before bed is also a good way to cool down.

Sunshine in Funafuti in January

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).

Wind Speed in Funafuti in January

Wind speeds average 4 m/s (8 knots) during January. At this speed, expect moderate winds that can raise dust and move small branches. Since this is an average, some days have gentle light winds while others experience stronger breezes that are quite noticeable.

Average water temperature in January

The water reaches 29°C (84°F) this month. It's on the warm side, which suits people who prefer that, but don't expect a cooling dip if the air temperature is also high.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for Funafuti.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tuvalu, check out our Funafuti's climate page.

Funafuti Temperature in January

Min Temperature 27°C (81°F)  

Max Temperature 30°C (86°F)  

Water Temperature 29°C (84°F)  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 366 mm (14 in)  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 4 m/s (8 knots)  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2026)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Funafuti typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 27°C (81°F).

Average temperatures in January

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2026)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in January

‹ Select year to compare to 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 ›

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Historical weather for Funafuti in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Funafuti spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Historical weather Temperatures Precipitation

‹ 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 ›

‹ January February March April May June July August September October November December ›

Funafuti historical weather extremes in January

According to our 24 years of weather records for Funafuti, the following extremes were recorded between 2001 and 2025.

• On January 10, 2016, temperatures climbed to 40°C (104°F), marking the warmest January day on record.
• On January 25, 2008, Funafuti saw its coldest January day with temperatures maxing out at 27°C (81°F).
• Nighttime temperatures dropped to 20°C (68°F) on January 4, 2019, marking the coldest January night on record.

What to Wear in Funafuti in January

Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! With water temperatures around 29°C (84°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Funafuti in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tuvalu, check out our Funafuti's climate page.

More climate data for Funafuti

Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp

See the full Funafuti climate overview or explore weather in Tuvalu.