Fongafale weather in May (Tuvalu)

Is May a good time to explore Fongafale weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Fongafale typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 27°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Fongafale in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Fongafale. July, August and September typically offer 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 Fongafale climate page with graphs.

 

Fongafale, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 29°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Fongafale.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tuvalu? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tuvalu. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.