Tarawa
Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Local time02:13
Sunrise06:09
Sunset18:14
Elevation2 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Tarawa?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
32°
September
Coldest month
25°
April
Wettest month
242mm
March
Rain per year
2,152mm
Sunshine hours per year
2,326
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2 °C | 25.8 °C | 227 mm | 171 | 12.0 h |
| February | 31.1 °C | 25.7 °C | 193 mm | 170 | 12.1 h |
| March | 31.0 °C | 25.5 °C | 242 mm | 185 | 12.1 h |
| April | 30.2 °C | 25.1 °C | 237 mm | 192 | 12.1 h |
| May | 31.4 °C | 25.9 °C | 169 mm | 196 | 12.2 h |
| June | 31.4 °C | 25.8 °C | 172 mm | 184 | 12.2 h |
| July | 31.4 °C | 25.7 °C | 153 mm | 205 | 12.2 h |
| August | 31.5 °C | 25.7 °C | 161 mm | 223 | 12.2 h |
| September | 31.7 °C | 26.0 °C | 134 mm | 208 | 12.1 h |
| October | 31.7 °C | 25.9 °C | 142 mm | 226 | 12.1 h |
| November | 31.7 °C | 26.0 °C | 110 mm | 206 | 12.1 h |
| December | 31.5 °C | 25.8 °C | 212 mm | 160 | 12.0 h |
Plan your trip to Tarawa
Tours in Tarawa
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Tarawa
Day29 °C
Night26 °C
Rain227 mm
January in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 227 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day31 °C
Night26 °C
Rain193 mm
February in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 193 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night26 °C
Rain242 mm
March in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 242 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day30 °C
Night25 °C
Rain237 mm
April in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 237 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night26 °C
Rain169 mm
May in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 169 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night26 °C
Rain172 mm
June in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 172 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night26 °C
Rain153 mm
July in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 153 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night26 °C
Rain161 mm
August in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 161 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night26 °C
Rain134 mm
September in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 134 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night26 °C
Rain142 mm
October in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 142 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night26 °C
Rain110 mm
November in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 110 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night26 °C
Rain212 mm
December in Tarawa: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.
-
Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 212 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Tarawa
- The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 29° to 32°.
- It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 25°.
- Days last almost the same all year: between 12 h 03 min and 12 h 12 min of daylight.
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