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°C88°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- Kiribati overall
- Prices
- High
- Kiribati overall
Verdict
Jul 12 Independence Day: offices close, flights fill.
Weather in July
- South TarawaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 79 °F, 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast