Tuvalu
A coral atoll a few metres above sea level and rarely more than a few hundred wide, an airstrip that doubles as the evening football pitch when no plane is due, and a way of life the rest of the world is racing to understand before the water rises.
The best time to visit Tuvalu is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 15:28 (UTC+12).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 84°F · rain 7.6in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Funafuti, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 356mm14.0in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| February | 29°C84°F | 417mm16.4in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| March | 29°C83°F | 182mm7.2in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 29°C84°F | 207mm8.1in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| May | 29°C84°F | 193mm7.6in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C84°F | 193mm7.6in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C83°F | 176mm6.9in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 28°C83°F | 241mm9.5in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 29°C83°F | 210mm8.3in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C84°F | 233mm9.2in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 29°C84°F | 209mm8.2in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| December | 29°C84°F | 348mm13.7in | 12.6h12.6h |
Good to know
- Language
- Tuvaluan, English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Tuvalu?
The best time to visit Tuvalu is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does Tuvalu get?
Typical daytime highs in Tuvalu are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (83°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (84°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Tuvalu expensive?
On the ground, Tuvalu is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Tuvalu good for?
Tuvalu is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns.