Climate Insights for Betio

Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
March
27°C low80°F low
Wettest
January
242 mm rain9.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Betio is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,565 mm of precipitation falls per year. Betio receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Betio sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Betio is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 61.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Betio receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Betio sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°MayMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°SepMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 81°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Betio has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 1°C range. The warmest month is August, 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.Betio has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 80°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 242mmFebPrecipitation: 148mmMarPrecipitation: 230mmAprPrecipitation: 166mmMayPrecipitation: 124mmJunPrecipitation: 118mmJulPrecipitation: 136mmAugPrecipitation: 61mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmOctPrecipitation: 64mmNovPrecipitation: 50mmDecPrecipitation: 163mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.5inFebPrecipitation: 5.8inMarPrecipitation: 9.1inAprPrecipitation: 6.5inMayPrecipitation: 4.9inJunPrecipitation: 4.6inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inAugPrecipitation: 2.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 2inDecPrecipitation: 6.4in
Precipitation

Betio is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,565 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 50 mm. That's 192 mm 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.Betio is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2 in. That's 7.6 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Betio 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.Betio is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph 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 13mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Betio 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Betio based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
22 km/h14 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
21 km/h13 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h12 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C81 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in