Climate Insights for Bairiki Village

Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Hottest
September
28°C peak
Coldest
March
27°C low
Wettest
January
242mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bairiki Village is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1565mm of precipitation falls per year. Bairiki Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bairiki Village sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Nov Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Dec Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27°
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Bairiki Village has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 1°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 27°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 242mm Feb Precipitation: 148mm Mar Precipitation: 230mm Apr Precipitation: 166mm May Precipitation: 124mm Jun Precipitation: 118mm Jul Precipitation: 136mm Aug Precipitation: 61mm Sep Precipitation: 60mm Oct Precipitation: 64mm Nov Precipitation: 50mm Dec Precipitation: 163mm
Precipitation

Bairiki Village is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1565mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 242mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 50mm. That's 192mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Bairiki Village is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Bairiki Village, which began on September 23, 2026. Bairiki Village sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in September at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 27°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 520mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 315mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 175mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 554mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bairiki Village based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
242 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
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