Funafuti Climate by Month
Funafuti maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Funafuti experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in November to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, August. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 26°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Funafuti has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3221 mm of rainfall per year. Funafuti offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between February (402 mm) and September (198 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Funafuti offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between October (7.8 hours daily) and February (5.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Funafuti ranges from 28°C in July to 29°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Funafuti.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Funafuti ranges from 3°C in November to 6°C in July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Funafuti in Tuvalu
Funafuti has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 29°C.The average rainfall figures in Funafuti are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose October which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
December has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 402 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 198 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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