Unimai

Island Small islet on Nui Atoll, Tuvalu

A tiny islet on Nui atoll in Tuvalu, Unimai sees occasional visits for fishing, lagoon boating and contact with village life; amenities are minimal and travel is by small boat.

Unimai
Unimai (Nui Atoll), Tuvalu
-7.2289, 177.1633

How to Get to Unimai #

Unimai is part of Nui Atoll in Tuvalu. Access requires inter-island boat transport arranged through Nui’s local authorities or national transport services; international visitors generally fly into Funafuti and transfer by boat or scheduled inter-island services where available.

Tips for Visiting Unimai #

  • Inter-island travel in Tuvalu is limited - coordinate with local authorities on Nui (atoll) for access and accommodation.
  • Respect local customs regarding land use and visitation - small islets are often used for food cultivation and ceremonies.

Best Time to Visit Unimai #

Dry season is generally preferable for travel among islets in Tuvalu when seas are calmer.

Dry season
May-October · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Calmer seas and more reliable travel between atoll islets.
Wet season
November-April · 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Higher rainfall and potential for storms; travel may be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Unimai #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3109 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
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 (368 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

368 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (313 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

313 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (337 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

337 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (219 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (237 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

237 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (203 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (204 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (238 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°

Weather

238 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 (345 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

345 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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