South Tarawa

Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Current Weather

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Feels Like: 31°89°

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Max: 29°83°

The next few hours will be partly cloudy, with today reaching 29°C and dropping to 28°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

16
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Daylight Hours

06:12

Sunrise

18:10

Sunset

11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

15:46

Moonrise

04:07

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Friday

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Saturday

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29°85°

Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

26°80°
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UV Index

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Humidity

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Weather in South Tarawa today, October 23, 2026

South Tarawa looks damp on October 23, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 27% near 10:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.South Tarawa looks damp on October 23, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Morning skies stay relatively clear, holding cloud close to 27% near 10:00. The early part of the day favours being outside.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 28°C toward a daytime high of about 29°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 76% and 79% and the peak around 10:00. Winds stay light, near 20 km/h by 18:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 82°F toward a daytime high of about 83°F. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 76% and 79% and the peak around 10:00. Winds stay light, near 13 mph by 18:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.

Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 22% near 12:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Expect visibility around 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:10, giving 11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 22% near 12:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Expect visibility around 10 mi. Sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:10, giving 11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today.

In short, treat October 23, 2026 in South Tarawa as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 29°C.In short, treat October 23, 2026 in South Tarawa as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 83°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in South Tarawa

How warm does it get in South Tarawa?

The warmest month in South Tarawa is August, with average high temperatures of 28°C. The average temperature during this period is around 28°C.The warmest month in South Tarawa is August, with average high temperatures of 83°F. The average temperature during this period is around 82°F.

How cold does it get in South Tarawa?

The coldest month in South Tarawa is March, with average low temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.The coldest month in South Tarawa is March, with average low temperatures of 80°F. The average temperature during this period is around 81°F.

What is the wettest time of year in South Tarawa?

The wettest month in South Tarawa is January, with an average of 242 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in South Tarawa is January, with an average of 9.5 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in South Tarawa?

The driest month in South Tarawa is November, with an average of 50 mm of precipitation.The driest month in South Tarawa is November, with an average of 2 in of precipitation.

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