Tarawa weather
At 6:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Real rain for 6 hours (20.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May, Jul–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 87%
- Chance of rain
- 94%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (20.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Jul–NovOff season Mar, Dec–Jan
About Tarawa weather
Is it raining in Tarawa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (20.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Tarawa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 25–28°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Tarawa lately?
In the past 7 days, Tarawa had 5 rainy days and 15.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tarawa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tarawa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tarawa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tarawa is May, Jul–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in March to 29°C (83°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Tarawa?
March is the wettest month, with about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Tarawa?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). March is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F).
How warm is the sea in Tarawa?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C (85°F) and coolest in March at about 28°C (83°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months