Funafuti Weather in March

March in Funafuti typically sees daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows of 27°C (81°F). March falls within the rainy season, so heavy rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Funafuti in March

As part of the rainy season, Funafuti sees around 20 days of rain in March, with an average of 311 mm (12 in). Rainy season showers here are typically intense, often clearing quickly but coming down hard while they last.

Temperature in Funafuti in March

March in Funafuti brings high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and nights around 27°C (81°F). This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. 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 March

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 186 hours. Even though this month is part of the wet season, you can still see the sun occasionally.

Wind Speed in Funafuti in March

Wind speeds average 5 m/s (10 knots) during March. At this speed, gentle to moderate breezes make small trees sway and the wind creates whitecaps on water bodies. Daily variations range from moderate winds to stronger breezes, creating excellent conditions for sailing, kite flying and wind sports.

Average water temperature in March

At 29°C (84°F), the water feels bath-warm. Fine for swimming, but those looking for a cooling swim may be a bit disappointed.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Funafuti. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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 March

Min Temperature 27°C (81°F)  

Max Temperature 30°C (86°F)  

Water Temperature 29°C (84°F)  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 311 mm (12 in)  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 5 m/s (10 knots)  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Funafuti typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 30°C (86°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 26°C (79°F).

Average temperatures in March

‹ 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 (1976-2025)

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

Average precipitation in March

‹ 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 March

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 March

Based on 24 years of weather observations in Funafuti between 2002 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

• The warmest day in March was on March 21, 2022, with a maximum of 39°C (102°F).
• The lowest daytime temperature in March was 27°C (81°F), recorded on March 8, 2009.
• The coldest night in March in Funafuti was on March 15, 2023, with a minimum of 20°C (68°F).

What to Wear in Funafuti in March

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in March. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. With water temperatures around 29°C (84°F), swimming conditions are excellent. Pack your swimsuit, goggles, and maybe some water shoes. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Funafuti in March

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.