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Plan a visit or move to Tuvalu with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tuvalu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tuvalu are typically March, July and September, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 27°C), and February the wettest (about 408 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.027.03239.9
February28.927.04088.4
March28.826.821110.8
April28.926.824610.4
May28.926.923210.2
June28.826.823710.0
July28.626.721410.4
August28.426.525810.5
September28.526.522311.0
October28.726.622710.9
November29.026.721610.8
December29.026.73379.7

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What is being reported around Tuvalu

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People and places shaping Tuvalu

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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Past and future events in Tuvalu

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Ratification of the High Seas Treaty

    In June 2025, Tuvalu ratified the High Seas Treaty to conserve marine life in its territorial waters.

  2. Signing of the Falepili Union Treaty

    On 10 November 2023, Tuvalu signed the Falepili Union treaty with Australia addressing climate change and security.

  3. Independence of Tuvalu

    Tuvalu became fully independent as a sovereign state within the Commonwealth on October 1, 1978.

  4. Admission to the United Nations

    Tuvalu became the 189th member of the United Nations on September 5, 2000.

Current public leadership

  • Ben Do

    Wikidata currently records this person as Tuvalu's head of government. Prime Minister of Tuvalu since 2024.

  • Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma

    Governor-General of Tuvalu since 30 September 2026.

People associated with this place

  • Kamuta Latasi

    Political figure from Funafuti atoll who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Tuvalu.

  • Petio Semaia

    Association football player born in Tuvalu.

  • Paitela Kelemene

    Association football player born in Tuvalu.

Historical figures

  • Álvaro de Mendaña

    Spanish explorer who became the first European known to sail through the Tuvalu archipelago.

  • Elekana

    Deacon from the Cook Islands who brought Christianity to Tuvalu in 1861.

  • Toaripi Lauti

    First prime minister of Tuvalu upon its independence in 1978.

Local business and employers

  • Henderson and Macfarlane

    Historical trading company that owned the trading steamer Janet Nicoll which visited the Tuvalu islands.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Tuvalu yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Funafuti International Airport

    An international airport developed from the World War II military airfield on Funafuti.

  • Funafuti Conservation Area

    Marine conservation area containing a significant portion of Funafuti's native broadleaf forest.

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01 · Overview

Tuvalu, in brief

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02 · History

How Tuvalu took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Tuvalu

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tuvalu

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Tuvalu

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Tuvalu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tuvalu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tuvalu

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuvalu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Tuvalu?

The capital of Tuvalu is Funafuti, and the total national population is estimated at 11,508.

02 · Q&A

Where is Tuvalu located and what is its total area?

Tuvalu is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 26 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Tuvalu?

The official currency is Dollar (AUD) and recognized languages include TVL, English, SM, GIL.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Tuvalu?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Tuvalu include Funafuti, Senala Village, Alapi Village, Fakaifou Village, Savave Village.

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Cities and towns in Tuvalu

Funafuti6,320 people · research starts when openedSenala Village1,122 people · research starts when openedAlapi Village1,024 people · research starts when openedFakaifou Village1,007 people · research starts when openedSavave Village586 people · research starts when openedTeone Village540 people · research starts when openedVaiaku Village516 people · research starts when openedMotufoua School506 people · Full profileTanrake Village408 people · research starts when openedToga Village258 people · research starts when openedAsau Village250 people · research starts when openedKulia Village224 people · research starts when opened