The month in detail
What to expect in August
August is peak dry season in Tarawa. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
August is the best month of the year in Tarawa. Compared to July: 11 pts fewer rainy days, +0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
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Is August the right month?
August is actually the best month of the year in Tarawa. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Kiribati
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthOctober · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 34%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Tarawa ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
KiribatiEquatorial tropical climate with a 6.1 → 5.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
1.33°N · 172.98°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tarawa?
August is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 27.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Tarawa get in August?
Tarawa averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tarawa?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tarawa in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 27.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Tarawa good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tarawa scores 5.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 5.9/10.
When should you avoid Tarawa?
March is the most difficult month to visit Tarawa, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.