Kiribati weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Kiribati this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kiribati in January?
January in Kiribati generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Bairiki. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Arorae with an average of 169 mm to heavy rainfall in Tarawa with 229 mm.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Kiribati, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kiribati's yearly weather, check out our Kiribati climate page.
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Popular destinations in Kiribati
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Kiribati?
Average weather in Bairiki
In January Bairiki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tarawa
In January Tarawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Arorae
In January Arorae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Banaba
In January Banaba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kiribati.
Is January the best time to visit Kiribati?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kiribati due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bairiki.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly tolerable weather in Bairiki.
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