Funafuti Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Funafuti, Tuvalu. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Funafuti experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, sees up to 235 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 162 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2378 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 7.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Funafuti enjoys an average of 2378 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

February, Funafuti’s wettest month, receives 226 mm (8.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Funafuti Precipitation page.