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Best Time to Visit Kiribati

February and May to November

The best time to visit Kiribati is February and May to November, when daytime highs in Tarawa are around 28–29°C. December to January and March to April are also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (28°C at night), and March the wettest with about 219 mm of rain.

29°C

Warmest: June

28°C

Coldest nights: February

1714 mm

Rain per year

219 mm

Wettest: March

Kiribati weather by month

Jan28°C28°C212 mm
Feb28°C28°C157 mm
Mar28°C28°C219 mm
Apr28°C28°C171 mm
May29°C28°C103 mm
Jun29°C28°C136 mm
Jul29°C28°C119 mm
Aug29°C28°C107 mm
Sep29°C28°C92 mm
Oct29°C28°C95 mm
Nov29°C28°C95 mm
Dec28°C28°C208 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	28°C	28°C	212 mm	81%	77%	Good
February	28°C	28°C	157 mm	81%	75%	Best time
March	28°C	28°C	219 mm	82%	73%	Good
April	28°C	28°C	171 mm	83%	70%	Good
May	29°C	28°C	103 mm	82%	62%	Best time
June	29°C	28°C	136 mm	80%	62%	Best time
July	29°C	28°C	119 mm	79%	65%	Best time
August	29°C	28°C	107 mm	78%	58%	Best time
September	29°C	28°C	92 mm	78%	58%	Best time
October	29°C	28°C	95 mm	78%	56%	Best time
November	29°C	28°C	95 mm	78%	64%	Best time
December	28°C	28°C	208 mm	80%	72%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Tarawa (1.35, 173.03). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Kiribati have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kiribati?

February and May to November. The best time to visit Kiribati is February and May to November, when daytime highs in Tarawa are around 28–29°C. December to January and March to April are also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (28°C at night), and March the wettest with about 219 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Kiribati?

June, with average highs of 29°C in Tarawa.

What is the coldest month in Kiribati?

February, when nights drop to about 28°C and days reach 28°C.

What is the rainiest month in Kiribati?

March with about 219 mm; September is the driest (92 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Kiribati?

March is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 219 mm of rain.

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