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Tarawa, Kiribati Snapshot 2026
Where is Tarawa?
Tarawa, Kiribati
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Kiribati
- City
- Tarawa
- Population
- 40.3K
- Coordinates
- 1.33°, 172.98°
Tarawa is a city in Kiribati with a population of approximately 40.3K. Average temperatures range from 27°C (80°F) in March to 28°C (83°F) in August. The best time to visit is June, September, October, November, December.
Time in Tarawa right now
Open full time & time zone page 13:46 46
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Tarawa
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Tarawa
Daylight in Tarawa today
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Sunset
Day length
12h 12m
Climate normals for Tarawa
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Wet 
February
Fair March
Wet April
Wet May
Fair June best
Good July
Fair August
Fair September best
Good October best
Good November best
Good December best
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 27°C | 32°C / 29°C | 17days (238 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 81% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 28°C / 27°C | 32°C / 29°C | 14days (144 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 81% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 28°C / 27°C | 32°C / 29°C | 18days (225 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 82% Humid | 9.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 19days (161 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 82% Humid | 9.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 15days (119 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 81% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 14days (113 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 17days (131 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 10days (58 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 9days (57 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 77% Humid | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 9days (61 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 76% Humid | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 28°C / 27°C | 33°C / 30°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 28°C / 27°C | 32°C / 30°C | 14days (159 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 28°C / 27°C . Feb: 28°C / 27°C . Mar: 28°C / 27°C . Apr: 28°C / 27°C . May: 28°C / 27°C . Jun: 28°C / 27°C . Jul: 28°C / 27°C . Aug: 28°C / 27°C . Sep: 28°C / 27°C . Oct: 28°C / 27°C . Nov: 28°C / 27°C . Dec: 28°C / 27°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 238 mm. Feb: 144 mm. Mar: 225 mm. Apr: 161 mm. May: 119 mm. Jun: 113 mm. Jul: 131 mm. Aug: 58 mm. Sep: 57 mm. Oct: 61 mm. Nov: 46 mm. Dec: 159 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 82%. Apr: 82%. May: 81%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 80%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 76%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 27 km/h . Feb: 28 km/h . Mar: 26 km/h . Apr: 25 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 23 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 24 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 25 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 29°C . Feb: 29°C . Mar: 28°C . Apr: 29°C . May: 29°C . Jun: 30°C . Jul: 30°C . Aug: 30°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 30°C . Nov: 29°C . Dec: 29°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tarawa has a population of approximately 40.3K.
The best months to visit Tarawa are June, September, October, November, December, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Tarawa receives approximately 1512mm of rainfall annually across 165 rainy days.
Tarawa is located in Kiribati, in the Oceania region.