The month in detail
What to expect in July
In July, Tarawa sees 29°C during the day with 7.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (6.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
July ranks 7 out of 12 months in Tarawa.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
12.1h of daylight
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Is July the right month?
The best month in Tarawa is August (6.1/10), 0.5 pt higher than July.
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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.