Weather in February
February in
Tuvalu sees the continuation of the north-west monsoon season, providing a high precipitation rate similar to
January. However, February generally experiences a slight decrease in rainfall compared to the previous month, with an average precipitation of 345mm (13.58"). Despite the decrease, rainfall is still quite significant and can lead to heavy showers and a generally damp environment throughout the islands, including in the capital city, Funafuti.
Temperature-wise, February maintains the warmth characteristic of Tuvalu's equatorial climate. Average temperatures throughout the month vary from 29°C (84.2°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), mirroring the range seen in January. There is minimal fluctuation in temperatures when transitioning from January to February, maintaining the stable, warm conditions typical of Tuvalu's climate.
Moving forward to the subsequent month,
March, the rainfall begins to decrease noticeably as the country transitions out of the peak monsoon season. Therefore, February represents the tail end of the heaviest rains seen in Tuvalu. Visitors during this month should anticipate a damp environment with persistent warm temperatures.
- Funafuti - February »
In Funafuti during February, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 353mm (13.9") of precipitation. Funafuti's coldest season falls during February, March, June through September, averaging a high-temperature of 30°C (86°F).