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Fakaifou Village, Tuvalu

Funafuti · Tuvalu

Fakaifou Village is a small town in Funafuti, Tuvalu with a population of 1,007. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,007 Population 1,083/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
109.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Funafuti Timezone

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About Fakaifou Village

Fakaifou Village

Vaiaku is a village located on the southern coast of the island of Fongafale in the atoll of Funafuti in Tuvalu, which is home to most of the major administrative buildings. However, it is not the official capital, as that title belongs to the entirety of Funafuti.

People

Population1,007
Density1,083/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain109.8 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,007
Population Density1,083 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-8.5176°, 179.2009°
TimezonePacific/Funafuti
Country🇹🇻 Tuvalu
State / ProvinceFunafuti
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation109.8 inches (2,789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fakaifou Village

Fakaifou Village is a small town in Tuvalu (Funafuti) with a population of 1,007. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Funafuti.

Climate in Fakaifou Village

Fakaifou Village has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 3297 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 367.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 341.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 368.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 280.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 214.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 234.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 224.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 209.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 248.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 239.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 330.1
Fakaifou Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 109.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.8°F
53% above Tuvalu avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,083/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5176°N, 179.2009°W
TimezonePacific/Funafuti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.8"
189% above Tuvalu avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.76"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Gavin Category 3 232 km
1997 Keli Category 3 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 15.4 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 14.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 9.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in

Fakaifou Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 132.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.4") and June the driest (7.8").

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Libraries in Fakaifou Village

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tuvalu National Library and Archives0.0
Tuvalu National Library and Archives0.0

Gas Stations in Fakaifou Village

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TV #133496187
TV #805352984

Airports Near Fakaifou Village

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Funafuti International AirportFUNMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fakaifou Village

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fakaifou Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Funafuti

🇹🇻 About Tuvalu

Capital Funafuti
Population 11,508
Area 26 km²
GDP (USD) $62,280,312
GDP per capita $6,345
HDI 0.689
Life expectancy 67.1 years
Internet users 74.3%
Urban population 64.0%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English, Tuvaluan
Calling code +688
TLD .tv
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fakaifou Village

What is the population of Fakaifou Village?

Fakaifou Village has a population of 1,007 residents and is located in Tuvalu. The population density is 1,083 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fakaifou Village?

Fakaifou Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.8 inches.

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