Kiribati Weather
🇰🇮 1 city covered · Oceania
· tropical rainforest climate
Best time to visit
August to November
Weather in Kiribati at a glance
Our Kiribati coverage centers on Tarawa, which has a tropical rainforest climate. Expect average highs around 84°F (29°C) in September and 83°F (28°C) in March, with about 198 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Tarawa - annual average 82°
- Best time to visit: August to November
- Climate type: tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
Tarawa averages 10.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1988 mm (78.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally August to November. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Tarawa climate page.
Live weather across Kiribati today
Kiribati cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa | 82° | Sep · 84° | Mar · 80° | 198 | 10.6 | 0 |
Kiribati weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 80° | 18 | 9.9 h/day |
| February | 83° | 80° | 16 | 10.3 h/day |
| March | 83° | 80° | 21 | 9.9 h/day |
| April | 83° | 80° | 20 | 10.3 h/day |
| May | 83° | 80° | 19 | 10.8 h/day |
| June | 83° | 80° | 18 | 10.7 h/day |
| July | 83° | 80° | 20 | 10.7 h/day |
| August | 83° | 81° | 13 | 11.0 h/day |
| September | 84° | 81° | 14 | 11.0 h/day |
| October | 83° | 81° | 12 | 11.0 h/day |
| November | 83° | 80° | 12 | 11.1 h/day |
| December | 83° | 80° | 17 | 10.0 h/day |
Kiribati weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Kiribati?
Averaged across the covered cities, August to November offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Kiribati?
Snow is essentially absent in the Kiribati cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Kiribati like?
The covered cities fall under tropical rainforest climate. That means steady heat, high humidity and rain spread through every month.