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
- 07 Mar 2025 - Women's Day Holiday
- 04 Apr 2025 - Health Day
- 18 Apr 2025 - Good Friday
- 21 Apr 2025 - Easter Monday
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 2025 - Labour Day
- 10 Jul 2025 - Gospel Day
- 11 Jul 2025 - Culture Day
- 11 Jul 2025 - Senior Citizen's Day
- 12 Jul 2025 - National Day
- 01 Aug 2025 - Youth Day Holiday
- 03 Oct 2025 - 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
- 12 Dec 2025 - Human Rights and Peace Day
- 25 Dec 2025 - Christmas Day
- 26 Dec 2025 - Boxing Day
- 01 Jan 2026 - New Year's Day
Tarawa
Tuesday 28 Jan
Humidity
80%Cloud cover
86%Wind speed
21.3 mphChance of rain
3%Tarawa
Wednesday 29 JanHumidity
82%Cloud cover
52%Wind speed
15.9 mphChance of rain
7%Tarawa
Thursday 30 JanHumidity
83%Cloud cover
70%Wind speed
18.1 mphChance of rain
23%Tarawa
Friday 31 JanHumidity
79%Cloud cover
70%Wind speed
22.8 mphChance of rain
16%Tarawa
Saturday 1 FebHumidity
79%Cloud cover
36%Wind speed
22.1 mphChance of rain
10%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.