Climate Insights for Makin Village

Makin, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Hottest
September
29°C peak
Coldest
March
26°C low
Wettest
June
334mm 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 2914mm 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

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: 26° 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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Average
Min

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: 270mm Feb Precipitation: 246mm Mar Precipitation: 329mm Apr Precipitation: 303mm May Precipitation: 313mm Jun Precipitation: 334mm Jul Precipitation: 275mm Aug Precipitation: 170mm Sep Precipitation: 140mm Oct Precipitation: 121mm Nov Precipitation: 144mm Dec Precipitation: 268mm
Precipitation

Makin Village is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2914mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 243mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 334mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 121mm. That's 213mm less than June, 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 29km/h Feb Wind Speed: 30km/h Mar Wind Speed: 28km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Makin Village is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/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 29km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

90 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Makin Village, which began on March 20, 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 945mm across the season with a monthly average of 315mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/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 779mm across the season with a monthly average of 260mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/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 784mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/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
29 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
30 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
28 °C
28 km/h
329 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
303 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
334 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
275 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
26 km/h
268 mm
0 cm
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