Climate Insights for Makin Village

Makin, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Hottest
September
29°C peak
Coldest
March
26°C low
Wettest
March
333mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makin Village is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2716mm of precipitation falls per year. Makin Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Makin 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: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Nov Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27°
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Makin Village has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 266mm Feb Precipitation: 262mm Mar Precipitation: 333mm Apr Precipitation: 277mm May Precipitation: 281mm Jun Precipitation: 272mm Jul Precipitation: 276mm Aug Precipitation: 142mm Sep Precipitation: 122mm Oct Precipitation: 104mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Dec Precipitation: 250mm
Precipitation

Makin Village is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2716mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 226mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 333mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 104mm. That's 229mm less than March, 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: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 20km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Makin Village is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap 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 23km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Makin Village, which began on September 23, 2026. Makin 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 26°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 891mm across the season with a monthly average of 297mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 690mm across the season with a monthly average of 230mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 357mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 778mm across the season with a monthly average of 259mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 Makin 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
24 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
333 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
277 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
281 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
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