Tarawa, Kiribati Weather
Tarawa hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 83°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Tarawa weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Tarawa looks partly cloudy, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 82°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).
Tarawa 14-day forecast
About the weather in Tarawa
Weather in Tarawa is shaped by its tropical rainforest climate - expect steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. September afternoons typically reach 84°F (29°C), while March highs hover near 83°F (28°C). Annual precipitation averages 78.3 inches (1988 mm) over about 198 rainy days.
Tarawa weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: March - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 88°F (31°C) · Record low: 74°F (24°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 81°F (27°C). The coolest month is March, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 80°F (26°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 88°F (31°C) and dropped as low as 74°F (24°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 11.6 inches (296 mm) of rain over 21 days, while October is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Tarawa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 60 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Tarawa brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 51 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Tarawa brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 81°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Tarawa is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 50 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Tarawa by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 80° | 18 | 9.7 in | 9.9 h/day | 79% |
| February | 83° | 80° | 16 | 7.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 80% |
| March | 83° | 80° | 21 | 11.6 in | 9.9 h/day | 81% |
| April | 83° | 80° | 20 | 7.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 81% |
| May | 83° | 80° | 19 | 5.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 80% |
| June | 83° | 80° | 18 | 6.7 in | 10.7 h/day | 78% |
| July | 83° | 80° | 20 | 6.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 79% |
| August | 83° | 81° | 13 | 3.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 75% |
| September | 84° | 81° | 14 | 3.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 76% |
| October | 83° | 81° | 12 | 3.5 in | 11.0 h/day | 75% |
| November | 83° | 80° | 12 | 3.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 75% |
| December | 83° | 80° | 17 | 8.6 in | 10.0 h/day | 79% |