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Funafuti, Tuvalu

Funafuti · Tuvalu

Funafuti is a small city in Funafuti, Tuvalu with a population of 6,320. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,320 Population 6,796/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
109.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Funafuti Timezone

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About Funafuti

Funafuti

Funafuti International Airport is an airport in Vaiaku on Funafuti, an atoll that serves as the capital of the island nation of Tuvalu. It is the sole international airport in Tuvalu. Fiji Airways operates between Suva, Nadi and Funafuti.

People

Population6,320
Density6,796/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain109.8 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population6,320
Population Density6,796 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-8.5243°, 179.1942°
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 Funafuti

Funafuti is a small city in Tuvalu (Funafuti) with a population of 6,320. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Funafuti

Funafuti 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
Funafuti 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 23 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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density6,796/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5243°N, 179.1942°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 3 231 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

Funafuti 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 Funafuti

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

Hotels in Funafuti

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esfam Lodge
Funafuti Lagoon Hotel

Restaurants in Funafuti

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Funafuti Lagoon Hotel
Sue‘s Kitchen

Gas Stations in Funafuti

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TV #13667124002

Banks in Funafuti

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Development Bank of Tuvalu
National Bank of Tuvalu

Airports Near Funafuti

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Funafuti International AirportFUNMedium Airport

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 Funafuti

What is the population of Funafuti?

Funafuti has a population of 6,320 residents and is located in Tuvalu. The population density is 6,796 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Funafuti?

Funafuti 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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