worldweather31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
Weather in Tarawa - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Tarawa, Kiribati: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Tarawa
today🌧️
31°💧 8.8 mm
Sun🌧️
28°💧 26 mm
Mon🌧️
28°💧 9.9 mm
Tue🌧️
28°💧 3.3 mm
Wed🌧️
28°💧 14.4 mm
Thu🌧️
28°💧 13.9 mm
Fri🌧️
28°💧 37.2 mm
Sat🌧️
27°💧 32.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Tarawa, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
cooler than 85% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: warmer than usual
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–29°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: near normal
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: near normal
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 2010 (28°C) and the warmest was 2023 (30°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Tarawa
Day-by-day forecast for Tarawa
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
UV index in Tarawa - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Tarawa is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Sea temperature - Tarawa
Water today
30°C
Week avg
29°C
Waves today
1.4 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Nearby and related places
FAQ - Tarawa weather
What is the weather like in Tarawa today?
Today it is about 31° during the day and 28° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Tarawa?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.