When to go · South Tarawa
South Tarawa in November
Mixed month. Wet season begins.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Kiribati overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Kiribati overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for South Tarawa
Wet season begins.
Weather in November
- South TarawaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 14 days
Wetter season season
Heavy showers and a green atoll; fewer visitors.
Watch: King tides can flood low roads; flights can shift.
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.
Anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa check
20–23 November · Betio
Remembrance events; check the programme with your guide.
Wetter season and king tides
Nov–Mar
Roads can flood on high tides; flights may shift.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kiribati overall
- Low
- Prices · Kiribati overall
- Medium
Kiribati overall: Still mostly dry; rains start late in the Gilberts.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast