Kiribati
Plan a visit or move to Kiribati with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2 | 26.7 | 243 | 9.9 |
| February | 28.2 | 26.7 | 172 | 10.4 |
| March | 28.0 | 26.5 | 273 | 10.2 |
| April | 28.2 | 26.6 | 176 | 10.5 |
| May | 28.5 | 26.9 | 127 | 11.0 |
| June | 28.6 | 26.9 | 136 | 10.9 |
| July | 28.6 | 26.7 | 158 | 10.7 |
| August | 28.7 | 27.1 | 63 | 11.2 |
| September | 28.7 | 27.2 | 69 | 11.2 |
| October | 28.6 | 27.1 | 74 | 11.2 |
| November | 28.5 | 27.1 | 78 | 11.2 |
| December | 28.4 | 26.8 | 193 | 10.2 |
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Previously
- 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.
- 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.
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01 · OverviewKiribati, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kiribati took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Kiribati
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Kiribati
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06 · TravelTravelling through Kiribati
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiribati
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01 · Q&AWhat 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&AWhere is Kiribati located and what is its total area?
Kiribati is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 811 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Kiribati?
The official currency is Dollar (AUD) and the recognized languages include en-KI, gil.
04 · Q&AWhat 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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