What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Tuvalu, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 19 March 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Tuvalu” of the UK government's travel advice for Tuvalu, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Ambulance: 999
Hospital: (+688) 20749
Fire: 000
Police: 911
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Tuvalu, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
It is illegal to import, export, cultivate or distribute drugs. Penalties include fines and imprisonment.
LGBT+ travellers
Homosexuality is illegal in Tuvalu. If you’re found guilty of consensual sex between adult males, you could face up to 14 years in prison.
There is one local mobile network in Tuvalu, other international networks will not work. You can buy local SIM cards in Funafuti.
Money
There are no ATMs in Tuvalu, and credit or debit card payments are not accepted. Bring enough Australian dollars in cash with you for the duration of your trip.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Tuvalu, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Tuvalu, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to May, but cyclones can happen throughout the year. During cyclone season there is a greater risk of strong winds and heavy rains, flooding, landslides and road closures.
Monitor local and international weather updates from the Tuvalu Meteorological Service, in local newspapers and on Tuvalu Media Department Radio on 621 AM.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesI
Voltage230/400 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
341 mm (13.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
February
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
285 mm (11.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
March
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
287 mm (11.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
April
Average
29 °C (84 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
228 mm (9.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
May
Average
29 °C (84 °F)
Lows
26 °C (79 °F)
Highs
32 °C (90 °F)
Rain
208 mm (8.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very hot days on average: loose clothing and a refillable water bottle.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
June
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (89 °F)
Rain
189 mm (7.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
July
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (89 °F)
Rain
212 mm (8.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
August
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
193 mm (7.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
September
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
184 mm (7.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
October
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
193 mm (7.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
November
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
213 mm (8.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
December
Average
29 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
32 °C (89 °F)
Rain
289 mm (11.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Tuvalu.
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