Tuvalu weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Tuvalu in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tuvalu in January?
January in Tuvalu generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Fongafale. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 366 mm in Fongafale. Fongafale enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tuvalu in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tuvalu climate page.
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Popular destinations in Tuvalu
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Tuvalu?
Average weather in Fongafale
In January Fongafale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Funafuti
In January Funafuti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Tuvalu?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tuvalu due to the typically poor weather in Fongafale.
Generally speaking, July, August and September provide unpleasant weather in Fongafale.
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