Tarawa weather in February
In February, Tarawa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 156 mm of rain across 14.8 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of February to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Tarawa's 11th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tarawa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 156 mm
- 14.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:44 AM – 6:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical February day in Tarawa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
How February really feels in Tarawa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Tarawa weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 211 | 17.8 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 156 | 14.8 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 221 | 20.5 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 206 | 22 | 12 | 4.5 |
| May | 28° / 27° | 143 | 19.8 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 139 | 19.1 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 134 | 18.8 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 112 | 15.6 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 28° / 27° | 89 | 13.9 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 28° / 27° | 91 | 12.8 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 27° | 93 | 12.9 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 27° | 185 | 17.7 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 64 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 35 | 65 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Tarawa gets around 156 mm of rain over 14.8 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 54% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 |
| 2 | 53 |
| 3 | 53 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 54 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 55 |
| 19 | 55 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 56 |
| 23 | 56 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 57 |
| 26 | 57 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 58 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 |
| Miserable (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 2 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 3 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 4 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 5 | 1 | 53 | 46 |
| 6 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 7 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
| 8 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
| 9 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
| 10 | 1 | 56 | 43 |
| 11 | 1 | 57 | 42 |
| 12 | 1 | 57 | 42 |
| 13 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 14 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 15 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 16 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 17 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 18 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 19 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 20 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 21 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 22 | 1 | 59 | 40 |
| 23 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 24 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
| 25 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
Wind in February
Winds average 21 km/h in February, the windiest month of the year.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 20 | breezy |
| 18 | 20 | breezy |
| 19 | 20 | breezy |
| 20 | 20 | breezy |
| 21 | 20 | breezy |
| 22 | 20 | breezy |
| 23 | 20 | breezy |
| 24 | 20 | breezy |
| 25 | 20 | breezy |
| 26 | 20 | breezy |
| 27 | 20 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of February to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:43 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 6:40 PM to 6:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:43 | 6:40 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:43 | 6:40 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:40 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:41 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 5.97 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.52 kWh/m² to a high of 6.46 kWh/m² in September across the year — February's 5.97 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
Is February a good time to visit Tarawa?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Tarawa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Tarawa in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Tarawa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tarawa in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in July at about 29°C and coldest in February near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Tarawa in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tarawa peaks around March 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 12 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Tarawa?
Tarawa sits at 1.3°N, 173.0°E, 6 m above sea level, in Kiribati. The nearest listed city is Dalap-Uliga-Dorrit, 664 km away.
Topography around Tarawa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tarawa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tarawa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9 m around an average of 0 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 12 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 16 m.
The land around Tarawa is covered by water (98%) within 3 km, water (99%) within 16 km, and water (100%) within 80 km.
Kiribati travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,559
- 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 15%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 7.1
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 1.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Tarawa (1.3278°, 172.977°, elevation 6 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).