Kiribati
Practical guide
Kiribati is in Micronesia. It has 136,488 inhabitants across 811 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is South Tarawa. People speak English, Gilbertese and the currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Population
- 136,488
- Area
- 811 km²
- Currency
- Australian Dollar · AUD
- Languages
- English, Gilbertese
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tarawa
- Dialling code
- +686
- Domain
- .ki
When to go to Kiribati
The best months to visit South Tarawa are February, October and November. In South Tarawa, daytime highs go from 28° in February to 31° in September. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is December (201 mm) and the driest is October (96 mm). The rainy season runs from November to September.
Weather in South Tarawa month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 30° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| low | 24° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| rain | 185 mm | 163 mm | 198 mm | 148 mm | 167 mm | 151 mm | 164 mm | 169 mm | 153 mm | 96 mm | 127 mm | 201 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Kiribati
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
What currency is used in Kiribati?
Kiribati uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
What language is spoken in Kiribati?
In Kiribati, people speak English, Gilbertese.
When is the best time to visit Kiribati?
The best months to visit South Tarawa are February, October and November. In South Tarawa, daytime highs go from 28° in February to 31° in September. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is December (201 mm) and the driest is October (96 mm). The rainy season runs from November to September.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).