Tarawa Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tarawa’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Kiribati.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Tarawa temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in June to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, March. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 26°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tarawa by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
March, the city’s coldest month, sees about 240 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 22 days.
Annual Temperatures in Kiribati Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kiribati. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Tarawa Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tarawa’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Tarawa’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tarawa climate page.
Current temperature in Tarawa
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