Climate of South Tarawa, Kiribati, Kiribati
Point-value climate at South Tarawa, Kiribati. Population approximately 28,802.
Located in Kiribati, South Tarawa has a tropical climate. Population approximately 28,802. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in February to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in September, with rainfall varying from 96 mm / 3.8 in (October) to 201 mm / 7.9 in (December) — about 1925 mm / 75.8 in across the year. As the national capital of Kiribati, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at South Tarawa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.1°C80.8°F | 198 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.4°C81.3°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.1°C80.8°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.6°C81.7°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit South Tarawa?
South Tarawa does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. South Tarawa's warmest month is September at an average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and its driest month is October with about 96 mm / 3.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of South Tarawa?
South Tarawa, Kiribati, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.4°C / 77.7°F in February to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in September. Annual rainfall is approximately 1925 mm / 75.8 in, with the wettest month being December (201 mm / 7.9 in) and the driest October (96 mm / 3.8 in).
What is the average temperature in South Tarawa in September?
The average temperature in South Tarawa in September is 27.6°C / 81.7°F, with rainfall of about 155 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in South Tarawa?
The driest month in South Tarawa is October, with about 96 mm / 3.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
When is the wettest month in South Tarawa?
The wettest month in South Tarawa is December, with approximately 201 mm / 7.9 in of average monthly rainfall.