Climate Insights for Marakei Airport

Marakei, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Hottest
September
28°C peak
Coldest
March
27°C low
Wettest
March
287mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Marakei Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2036mm of precipitation falls per year. Marakei Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Marakei Airport 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: 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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Marakei Airport 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 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 260mm Feb Precipitation: 188mm Mar Precipitation: 287mm Apr Precipitation: 210mm May Precipitation: 181mm Jun Precipitation: 161mm Jul Precipitation: 181mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Sep Precipitation: 90mm Oct Precipitation: 84mm Nov Precipitation: 80mm Dec Precipitation: 223mm
Precipitation

Marakei Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2036mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 170mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 287mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 80mm. That's 207mm 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 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Marakei Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 27km/h in winter, 25km/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 Marakei Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Marakei Airport 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. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 677mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/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 435mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. 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 670mm across the season with a monthly average of 223mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/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 Marakei Airport 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
27 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
28 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
27 °C
28 °C
26 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
210 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
181 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
223 mm
0 cm
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