When to go · Mata-Utu
Mata-Utu in March
Mixed month. Wet season tail; cyclone risk remains.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- Low
- Wallis and Futuna overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Wallis and Futuna overall
Verdict
Wet season tail; cyclone risk remains.
Weather in March
- Mata-UtuHighs around 30 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 20 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 20 days
- Wallis (Uvea), Wallis and Futuna · Mata-Utu, Hihifo, the lagoon isletsstorm or typhoon risk
Hot and humid all year, 25–31 °C. May–October has trade winds and less rain; December–March is the wettest, stormiest stretch.Hot and humid all year, 77–88 °F. May–October has trade winds and less rain; December–March is the wettest, stormiest stretch.
Wet and cyclone season season
Green and quiet, with warm rain and empty places.
Watch: Cyclones and flight cancellations; boat trips less reliable.
Christmas and Easter season
The biggest church festivals; music and feasts.
Watch: Flights and rooms are full; some shops shut.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Easter check
Good Friday to Easter Monday; moves yearly · Every parish
The biggest church weekend: processions and services; shops shut; flights fill.
Cyclone season
November to April · Whole island
Heavy rain, wind and flight cancellations; check forecasts before travel.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Wallis and Futuna overall
- Low
- Prices · Wallis and Futuna overall
- Medium
Wallis and Futuna overall: Storm risk continues.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries