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Bairiki weather in January (Kiribati)

How does the January weather in Bairiki compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Bairiki generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 27°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Bairiki in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 227 mm for the month. Typically around 20 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bairiki. February, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bairiki climate page with graphs.

 

Bairiki, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 227 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
Data from: Tarawa, Kiribati (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Kiribati in January

Find out more about the weather in Kiribati and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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