Telikiai
Island Islet in Nui atoll, part of Tuvalu
Islet on Nui atoll, Telikiai forms part of Tuvalu’s low‑lying island chain; visitors arrive by boat for village visits, fishing and simple beach walks.
Telikiai is an islet within the Nui atoll in Tuvalu, one of the small coral islets that form the ring of reef and land around the atoll lagoon. It functions as part of the atoll’s land area used for local activities and traditional uses by Nui’s residents.
As a component of Nui atoll, Telikiai sits in the central Pacific Ocean and shares the same environmental characteristics as other Tuvalu islets - narrow breadth, low elevation and vegetation adapted to atoll conditions.
- Low elevation: Typical of Tuvalu's atoll islets, it is low-lying and composed of coral sand and vegetation, making it vulnerable to storm surge and long-term sea level rise.
How to Get to Telikiai #
Telikiai is part of Nui atoll and reached by small boat from the main island of Nui. Travel arrangements are made locally and depend on weather conditions.
Tips for Visiting Telikiai #
- Arrange boat passage from Nui main island-small boats are the usual way to reach the islet.
- Bring lightweight shelter; islets offer little shade and storms can appear quickly.
- Visit with respect for ceremonial areas-ask locals about any restricted zones.
Best Time to Visit Telikiai #
Dry season months are preferable for predictable boat travel and outdoor comfort.
Weather & Climate near Telikiai #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3396 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (362 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (316 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (330 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (317 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (240 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (227 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (253 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (226 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (241 mm).
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (248 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (273 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (363 mm).
