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Funafuti

Decide whether to visit or live in Funafuti, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Funafuti month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Funafuti 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 Funafuti

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People and places shaping Funafuti

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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Past and future events in Funafuti

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1819

    His vessel sailed under British colors, and in May 1819, de Peyster passed through the southern waters of Tuvalu and sighted Funafuti.

  2. Documented history · 1841

    In 1841, the United States Exploring Expedition, led by Charles Wilkes, visited Funafuti.

  3. Documented history · 1856

    The United States claimed Funafuti, along with based on the 1856 Guano Islands Act, and maintained this claim until 1983, when a treaty of friendship, concluded in 1979, went into effect.

  4. Documented history · 1881

    Alfred Restieaux, a native of England, lived and worked as a trader on Funafuti from July 1881 until about 1888 or 1889.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Sir Toaripi Lauti, (28 November 1928

    25 May 2014): first Chief Minister of the Ellice Islands (from 2 October 1975 to 1 October 1978); first Prime Minister of Tuvalu (from 1 October 1978 to 8 September 1981); third Governor General of Tuvalu (from 1 October 1990 to 1 December 1993).

  • Sir Kamuta Latasi

    (born 1936): fourth Prime Minister of Tuvalu (from 1993 to 1996); Speaker of the Parliament of Tuvalu (2006 to September 2010

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Funafuti, in brief

Funafuti is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Funafuti took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Funafuti

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Funafuti

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Funafuti

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Funafuti

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Funafuti

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08 · Questions

Questions about Funafuti

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Funafuti

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Funafuti located and what are its coordinates?

Funafuti is situated in Tuvalu at geographic coordinates -8.5243, 179.1942 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Funafuti?

Funafuti has a recorded population of approximately 6,320 and observes the Pacific/Funafuti time zone (AUD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Funafuti?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Funafuti include tvl, en, sm, gil, and the circulating currency is AUD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Funafuti?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Funafuti, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.