Gilbert Islands weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gilbert Islands, Kiribati. Like most weather services, we show Gilbert Islands at one spot: Tarawa, its largest city. At 12:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 27°C (80°F). Real rain for 11 hours (35.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May, Jul–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 96%
- Rain
- 1.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 11 hours (35.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Jul–NovOff season Mar, Dec–Jan
About Tarawa weather
Is it raining in Tarawa right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 27° right now. Real rain for 11 hours (35.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Tarawa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 26–28°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Tarawa lately?
In the past 7 days, Tarawa had 5 rainy days and 15.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tarawa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Gilbert Islands weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gilbert Islands?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gilbert Islands is May, Jul–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in March to 29°C (83°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Gilbert Islands?
March is the wettest month, with about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Gilbert Islands?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). March is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Tarawa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months