Which is the hottest month in Kiribati?

The hottest time of year in South Tarawa, Kiribati is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Best time to visit Kiribati

Q: When is the best time to visit Kiribati?

The best time to visit Kiribati (South Tarawa) is March based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Kiribati?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in South Tarawa, Kiribati with 257mm on average. There are normally 20 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Kiribati?

The sea is usually at its warmest in South Tarawa, Kiribati in September when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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The weather guide for Kiribati (South Tarawa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Kiribati travel guide - essential info

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Kiribati - quick facts
Time difference	UK +12 to +14 hours
Language(s)	Gilbertese, English
Currency	Kiribati Dollar, Australian Dollar
Electricity	I plug (240V)
Driving side	Left

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Which month has the most rain in Kiribati?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in South Tarawa, Kiribati with 0mm on average. There are normally no days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kiribati?

The sunniest time of year in South Tarawa, Kiribati is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 0% of daylight hours; that's 0 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kiribati?

The sea is usually at its warmest in South Tarawa, Kiribati in January when the water temperature reaches 0°C.

What is the time difference between Kiribati and the UK?

The time difference between Kiribati and the UK is UK time+12 to UK time+14 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Kiribati?

The main languages spoken in Kiribati are Gilbertese and English.

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What is the currency in Kiribati?

The currency in Kiribati is the Kiribati Dollar (KID) and the Australian Dollar (AUD).

Which plugs are used in Kiribati?

Kiribati uses electrical plug type I (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Kiribati?

They drive on the left side of the road in Kiribati.

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