Funafuti weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Funafuti, Tuvalu. Like most weather services, we show Funafuti at one spot: Funafuti, its largest city. At 9:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 28°C (82°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (7.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 49%
- Chance of rain
- 82%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (7.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Funafuti weather
Is it raining in Funafuti right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 AM (7.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Funafuti this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 26–28°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Funafuti lately?
In the past 7 days, Funafuti had 5 rainy days and 39.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Funafuti?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Funafuti weather by month
When is the best time to visit Funafuti?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Funafuti is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (83°F) in August to 29°C (84°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Funafuti?
January is the wettest month, with about 325 mm (12.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 137 mm (5.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Funafuti?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F).
How warm is the sea in Funafuti?
The sea is warmest in January at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in September at about 29°C (85°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Funafuti), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months