The climate of Kiribati, city by city

This page covers the climate normals available for Kiribati: temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+0.9 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Kiribati?

The hottest city in Kiribati is Tarawa, with an average annual temperature of 27.0 °C.

What is the coldest city in Kiribati?

The coldest city in Kiribati is Tarawa, with an average annual temperature of 27.0 °C.

What is the wettest city in Kiribati?

The wettest city in Kiribati is Tarawa, with 1,897 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Kiribati warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Kiribati warmed by +0.9 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Gilbert Islands1