Climate Insights for Funafala

Polynesian Triangle, Tuvalu

Hottest
January
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
August
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
February
464 mm rain18.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Funafala is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3,076 mm of precipitation falls per year. Funafala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Funafala sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Funafala is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 121.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Funafala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Funafala sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°FebMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MarMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°NovMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Funafala has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Funafala has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 311mmFebPrecipitation: 464mmMarPrecipitation: 195mmAprPrecipitation: 233mmMayPrecipitation: 242mmJunPrecipitation: 205mmJulPrecipitation: 202mmAugPrecipitation: 236mmSepPrecipitation: 216mmOctPrecipitation: 225mmNovPrecipitation: 204mmDecPrecipitation: 342mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.2inFebPrecipitation: 18.3inMarPrecipitation: 7.7inAprPrecipitation: 9.2inMayPrecipitation: 9.5inJunPrecipitation: 8.1inJulPrecipitation: 8inAugPrecipitation: 9.3inSepPrecipitation: 8.5inOctPrecipitation: 8.9inNovPrecipitation: 8inDecPrecipitation: 13.5in
Precipitation

Funafala is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,076 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 256 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 464 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 195 mm. That's 269 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Funafala is a very wet location, receiving approximately 121.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 18.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 7.7 in. That's 10.6 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Funafala is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Funafala is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Funafala based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Funafala based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
19 km/h12 mph
311 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
464 mm18.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
16 km/h10 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
23 km/h14 mph
202 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h13 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
225 mm8.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
15 km/h10 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
17 km/h10 mph
342 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in