Motulalo

Island Islet of Nukufetau atoll, Tuvalu

A low islet of Nukufetau atoll, Motulalo offers lagoon shores, coconut groves and traditional village life; visitors arrive by boat for fishing, snorkeling and to experience local Tuvaluan communities.

Motulalo
-8.0724, 178.3787

Tips for Visiting Motulalo #

  • Arrange transport and any landing with the Nukufetau community council in advance-inter-islet boat services are irregular and usually organized locally rather than by fixed public timetables.
  • On arrival, follow local customary rules: ask permission before accessing plantations or taking shellfish, and coordinate with local hosts for overnight stays or guided walks to avoid inadvertently disturbing community areas.

Best Time to Visit Motulalo #

For Motulalo and Tuvalu atolls, the dry season (May-October) offers the most reliable weather and sea conditions for visits.

Dry season
May-October · ~26-30°C
Drier, calmer conditions and lower rainfall - the most reliable time for boat access and outdoor activities on the atoll.
Wet season
November-April · ~26-31°C
Warmer and wetter with frequent heavy showers and higher humidity; risk of tropical storms/cyclones is higher during this period.

Weather & Climate near Motulalo #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3034 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (349 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

349 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (284 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

284 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (331 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

331 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (247 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

247 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (234 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

234 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (207 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (210 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

210 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (204 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (201 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (241 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

241 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (337 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°

Weather

337 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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