Kiribati in July

Independence celebrations mid-month; flights and rooms fill.

No other month rates higher than July for Kiribati in this guide.

• Gilbert Islands · Tarawa, Abaiang, Butaritari, Abemamabest weather

  Hot all year; rains mostly Dec–Mar in normal years. El Niño years bring heavy rain, La Niña years severe drought, especially in the southern Gilberts.

• Line Islands · Kiritimati, Tabuaeran, Terainabest weather

  Kiritimati is dry for an equatorial atoll; trade winds blow most of the year and fishing runs all year.

• Line Islands: Line Islands · central Pacificrainy

  Warm tropical climate year‑round; dry season April–October is best for outdoor activities.

• South Tarawa31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 12 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Gospel Day and Independence (12 Jul) big impact

  11–15 Jul

  Several days of celebrations, sports and dancing; offices close, flights fill.

• Independence Day

  12 July · South Tarawa

  Parades and dancing; offices shut, flights fill.

Crowds · Kiribati

High

Prices · Kiribati

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kiribati, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Gilbert Islands

  Best weather of the year (Tarawa, Abaiang, Butaritari, Abemama)

• Line Islands

  Best weather of the year (Kiritimati, Tabuaeran, Teraina)

• South Tarawa

  Jul 12 Independence Day: offices close, flights fill.