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Weather & Climate in Funafuti, Tuvalu
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5243°N, 179.1942°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Funafuti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Gavin | Category 3 | 92 mph | 231 km |
| 1997 | Keli | Category 3 | 92 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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").