When to go · South Tarawa
South Tarawa in July
Great month. Jul 12 Independence Day: offices close, flights fill.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- Kiribati overall
- Prices
- High
- Kiribati overall
Verdict
Jul 12 Independence Day: offices close, flights fill.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than July?
No other month rates higher than July for South Tarawa in this guide.
Weather in July
- South TarawaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 12 days
Drier, breezier season season
Less rain and steadier trade winds; the easiest months.
Watch: Sun and strong UV.
Festivals and holidays
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.
Independence Day
12 July · Bairiki and across the island
Parades and dancing; offices shut, flights fill.
Gospel Day and Independence (12 Jul) big impact
11–15 Jul · Kiribati
Several days of celebrations, sports and dancing; offices close, flights fill.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kiribati overall
- High
- Prices · Kiribati overall
- High
Kiribati overall: Independence celebrations mid-month; flights and rooms fill.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in South Tarawa, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jul: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 12 (better)
May: 13
Crowds
Jul: High
May: Low
Prices
Jul: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 2
May: 0
July: Jul 12 Independence Day: offices close, flights fill.
May: Drier and slightly cooler.
South Tarawa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast