Telikiai at a Glance
About Telikiai
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.
Nearby Attractions to Telikiai
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 362 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 316 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 330 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 317 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 240 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 227 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 253 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 226 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 241 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 25° - 30° | 28° | 248 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 273 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 363 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
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.