Wallis and Futuna
Territory · Oceania, Polynesia
Wallis and Futuna is a territory in Oceania, located in Polynesia with Mata-Utu as its capital. It covers an area of 274 km2 and has a population of about 12,000. The territory features natural points of interest including Mont Puke.
When to go
The climate data reflects the capital, Mata-Utu, with average temperatures remaining consistent throughout the year. Temperatures range from 26 °C to 27 °C every month. Rainfall occurs year-round, with monthly precipitation ranging from 212 mm in August to 496 mm in December. The drier months, such as July and August, experience fewer rainy days compared to the wetter months of January, March, and December, which see over 400 mm of rain on roughly 22 to 24 days.
Practical notes
The official currency is the CFP Franc. The languages spoken are French, Futunan, and Wallisian. Driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+12:00, and the international calling code is +681.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 486 | 396 | 435 | 459 | 311 | 216 | 258 | 212 | 286 | 434 | 383 | 496 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mata-Utu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.