Wallis and Futuna
Practical guide
Wallis and Futuna is in Polynesia. It covers 142 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Mata-Utu. People speak French and the currency is the CFP Franc (XPF).
- Capital
- Mata-Utu
- Population
- —
- Area
- 142 km²
- Currency
- CFP Franc · XPF
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- Pacific/Wallis
- Dialling code
- +681
- Domain
- .wf
When to go to Wallis and Futuna
The best months to visit Mata Utu are June, July and August. In Mata Utu, daytime highs go from 29° in May to 30° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (379 mm) and the driest is July (144 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Weather in Mata Utu month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| rain | 379 mm | 272 mm | 367 mm | 266 mm | 215 mm | 167 mm | 144 mm | 152 mm | 179 mm | 278 mm | 259 mm | 345 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Wallis and Futuna
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Wallis and Futuna?
The capital of Wallis and Futuna is Mata-Utu.
What currency is used in Wallis and Futuna?
Wallis and Futuna uses the CFP Franc (XPF).
What language is spoken in Wallis and Futuna?
In Wallis and Futuna, people speak French.
When is the best time to visit Wallis and Futuna?
The best months to visit Mata Utu are June, July and August. In Mata Utu, daytime highs go from 29° in May to 30° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (379 mm) and the driest is July (144 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).