Kiribati climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Kiribati. Tarawa has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af).
Climate of Tarawa at a glance
The year average in Tarawa is 28 °C82 °F. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C83 °F. The coldest is March, with an average low of 27 °C81 °F. About 1,712 mm67 in of precipitation falls in a year. March is the wettest month and September the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are August–November.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Kiribati does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Kiribati: Tarawa. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Tarawa?
September is the warmest month, with an average high of 29 °C83 °F. March is the coldest, with an average low of 27 °C81 °F.
When does it rain the most in Tarawa?
March is the wettest month, with about 220 mm8.6 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,712 mm67 in.
When is the best time to visit Tarawa?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are August–November. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Kiribati
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa | 28 | 29 | 27 | 1,712 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.