Tarawa weather in September
In September, Tarawa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 89 mm of rain across 13.9 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-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 46% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Tarawa's 1st-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tarawa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- 13.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:22 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical September day in Tarawa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
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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 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 27 |
| 2 | 28 | 27 |
| 3 | 28 | 27 |
| 4 | 28 | 27 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 |
| 7 | 28 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 | 27 |
| 9 | 28 | 27 |
| 10 | 28 | 27 |
| 11 | 28 | 27 |
| 12 | 28 | 27 |
| 13 | 28 | 27 |
| 14 | 28 | 27 |
| 15 | 28 | 27 |
| 16 | 28 | 27 |
| 17 | 28 | 27 |
| 18 | 28 | 27 |
| 19 | 28 | 27 |
| 20 | 28 | 27 |
| 21 | 28 | 27 |
| 22 | 28 | 27 |
| 23 | 28 | 27 |
| 24 | 28 | 27 |
| 25 | 28 | 27 |
| 26 | 28 | 27 |
| 27 | 28 | 27 |
| 28 | 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 28 | 27 |
| 30 | 28 | 27 |
How September really feels in Tarawa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September 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.
September 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 September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 1st-warmest and 12th-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 September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in September, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%.
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| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Tarawa gets around 89 mm of rain over 13.9 wet days in September, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 47 |
| 3 | 47 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 48 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 44 |
| 18 | 44 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 44 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 76% 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 |
| Miserable (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 2 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 3 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 4 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 5 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 6 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 7 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 8 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 9 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 14 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 15 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 16 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 17 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 18 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 19 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 20 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 21 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 22 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 23 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 24 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 25 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 26 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 27 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 28 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 29 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 30 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
Wind in September
Winds average 17 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of September to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:27 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:17 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:18 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.46 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
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 — September's 6.46 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
Is September a good time to visit Tarawa?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Tarawa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Tarawa in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Tarawa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tarawa in September
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in September — 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 September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 14 (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).