Funafuti in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 25 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
25Rainy days (237 mm)
11:37 hDaylight
06:11Sunrise · 17:48 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Very wet: about 25 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 27° J 28° 26° F 28° 26° M 28° 26° A 28° 26° M 28° 26° J 28° 26° J 28° 26° A 28° 26° S 28° 26° O 28° 26° N 28° 26° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C27°C357 mm 25– – 6.1
February 28°C26°C358 mm 23– – 6.1
March 28°C26°C299 mm 25– – 6.1
April 28°C26°C250 mm 25– – 6.1
May 28°C26°C237 mm 25– – 6.1
June 28°C26°C203 mm 24– – 6.1
July 28°C26°C204 mm 23– – 6.1
August 28°C26°C215 mm 24– – 6.1
September 28°C26°C180 mm 22– – 6.1
October 28°C26°C203 mm 22– – 6.1
November 28°C26°C213 mm 22– – 6.1
December 28°C26°C298 mm 24– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Funafuti in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 26°C.

When is the best time to visit Funafuti?

The best months are January, February, March, April.