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Funafuti weather in May (Tuvalu)

Is Funafuti a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Funafuti includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, cooling off to about 27°C at night. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Funafuti in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 199 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Funafuti. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Funafuti climate page with graphs.

 

Funafuti, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 251 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tuvalu in May

Find out more about the weather in Tuvalu and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

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