Climate Insights for Makin Village

Makin, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

Hottest
September
29°C peak
Coldest
July
26°C low
Wettest
March
364mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Makin Village is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2771mm 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: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 28° 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: 27° Min: 27° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 29° 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. July 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 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 288mm Feb Precipitation: 211mm Mar Precipitation: 364mm Apr Precipitation: 336mm May Precipitation: 250mm Jun Precipitation: 274mm Jul Precipitation: 251mm Aug Precipitation: 177mm Sep Precipitation: 114mm Oct Precipitation: 114mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Dec Precipitation: 262mm
Precipitation

Makin Village is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2771mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 231mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 364mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 114mm. That's 250mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Makin Village is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Makin Village, which began on June 21, 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 July near 26°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 950mm across the season with a monthly average of 317mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 702mm across the season with a monthly average of 234mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 761mm across the season with a monthly average of 254mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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
6 km/h
288 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
364 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Nov
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
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