Kiribati Climate
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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.
Climate of Kiribati
Kiribati is located in a maritime equatorial climate zone tempered by the trade winds. The weather is characterized by high temperatures oscillating between 27°C - 32°C and rainfall occurring throughout the year. Rainfall varies widely, ranging from about 700 mm (Line Islands) to 3,000 mm (Gilbert Islands), with some areas experiencing periodic droughts.
The islands of Kiribati distinguish between the rainy and dry seasons.
The rainy season lasts from February to April. The greatest amount of rain falls then, usually in the form of short-lived but intense downpours. It is hot and muggy, but you can also count on sunny days.
The dry season period covering the months of May through January and results in several degrees of lower temperatures and less rainfall. Days are generally warm and sunny.
Friday 2 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 03:04 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
79%Cloud cover
71%Wind speed
13.4 mphChance of rain
94%Saturday 3 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 03:04 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
78%Cloud cover
8%Wind speed
11.9 mphChance of rain
71%Sunday 4 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 03:04 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
78%Cloud cover
41%Wind speed
11.9 mphChance of rain
71%Monday 5 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 03:04 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
80%Cloud cover
13%Wind speed
15 mphChance of rain
87%Tuesday 6 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 03:04 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
80%Cloud cover
22%Wind speed
14.8 mphChance of rain
87%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.