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Kiribati

Plan a visit or move to Kiribati with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Saturday, September 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Kiribati month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kiribati are typically August, September and October, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), March the coldest (average low 27°C), and March the wettest (about 273 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.226.72439.9
February28.226.717210.4
March28.026.527310.2
April28.226.617610.5
May28.526.912711.0
June28.626.913610.9
July28.626.715810.7
August28.727.16311.2
September28.727.26911.2
October28.627.17411.2
November28.527.17811.2
December28.426.819310.2

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Research updated Monday, August 31, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1300

    The area now called Kiribati has been inhabited by Austronesian peoples speaking the same Oceanic language, from north to south, including the southernmost Nui, since sometime between 3000 BC and 1300 AD.

  2. Documented history · 1979

    The 90th anniversary of his arrival in the Gilbert Islands was chosen to celebrate the independence of Kiribati on 12 July 1979.

Current public leadership

  • Taneti Maamau

    Wikidata currently records this person as Kiribati's head of government. Kiribati politician.

People associated with this place

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01 · Overview

Kiribati, in brief

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02 · History

How Kiribati took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Kiribati

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kiribati

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Kiribati

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Kiribati

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kiribati

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kiribati

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiribati

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Kiribati?

The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa, and the total national population is estimated at 115,847.

02 · Q&A

Where is Kiribati located and what is its total area?

Kiribati is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 811 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Kiribati?

The official currency is Dollar (AUD) and the recognized languages include en-KI, gil.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Kiribati?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Kiribati include Tarawa, Betio Village, Bikenibeu Village, Teaoraereke Village, Bairiki Village.

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Cities and towns in Kiribati