Kiribati Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Kiribati?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Kiribati depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Kiribati
A good time to visit the western islands of Kiribati (e.g., the Gilbert Islands) is from May to November, but if you want perfect and least rainy weather, it's better to choose the months of June to September.
The Phoenix Islands and the central part of the Line Islands (Central Polynesian Sporades) are drier and can be visited year-round. On the other hand, the southern part of the Line Islands can experience cyclones from November to April, so it is better to avoid this period.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Kiribati (°F)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
- The cyclone period lasts from November to April, with intensification between December and March.
Season and weather by month
February - April
Feb | Mar | Apr |
The rainiest months. It is hot and humid, and precipitation intensifies, occurring in the form of short, intense downpours.
Holidays and observances in Kiribati
- 06 Mar 2026 - Women's Day Holiday
- 03 Apr 2026 - Good Friday
- 06 Apr 2026 - Easter Monday
- 10 Apr 2026 - Health Day
May - November
May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
The most convenient time to travel, it is warm and sunny on all islands. There may be precipitation, but it is sporadic and does not hinder your vacation in any way. The ideal time for beach lovers and trekkers, as well as water sports and diving enthusiasts.
Holidays and observances in Kiribati
- 01 May 2026 - Labour Day
- 10 Jul 2026 - Gospel Day
- 11 Jul 2026 - Culture Day
- 11 Jul 2026 - Senior Citizen's Day
- 12 Jul 2026 - National Day
- 07 Aug 2026 - Youth Day Holiday
- 02 Oct 2026 - Education Day
December - January
Dec | Jan |
Months relatively dry, heralding the arrival of the rainy season. There is still no shortage of warm and sunny days, and the precipitation that occurs is not oppressive.
Holidays and observances in Kiribati
- 11 Dec 2026 - Human Rights and Peace Day
- 25 Dec 2026 - Christmas Day
- 26 Dec 2026 - Boxing Day
- 28 Dec 2026 - Boxing Day Holiday
Tarawa
Monday 26 Jan
Humidity
74%Cloud cover
77%Wind speed
10.3 mphChance of rain
100%Tarawa
Tuesday 27 Jan
Humidity
75%Cloud cover
89%Wind speed
13.2 mphChance of rain
0%Tarawa
Wednesday 28 JanHumidity
78%Cloud cover
82%Wind speed
17 mphChance of rain
16%Tarawa
Thursday 29 JanHumidity
80%Cloud cover
93%Wind speed
19 mphChance of rain
48%Tarawa
Friday 30 JanHumidity
79%Cloud cover
87%Wind speed
16.3 mphChance of rain
65%Climate and Average Weather in Kiribati
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.