Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical December high
December climate
December in South Tarawa
Kiribati · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days this month.
53%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.3 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
58%December Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 85° and nights feel near 84°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphDecember Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 82°F through the day and night, with little temperature relief.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 84°F
Rain29%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain29%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain29%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain28%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 80 | 7.9 | 16 | 10.4 | 81 |
| Feb | 82 | 80 | 5.3 | 14 | 10.7 | 82 |
| Mar | 82 | 79 | 8.1 | 20 | 10.4 | 83 |
| Apr | 82 | 79 | 6.9 | 22 | 10.6 | 83 |
| May | 83 | 80 | 5.2 | 18 | 11.0 | 82 |
| Jun | 83 | 80 | 5.4 | 19 | 10.9 | 81 |
| Jul | 83 | 80 | 5.7 | 19 | 11.0 | 80 |
| Aug | 83 | 80 | 3.8 | 14 | 11.1 | 78 |
| Sep | 83 | 80 | 3.2 | 13 | 11.2 | 78 |
| Oct | 83 | 80 | 3.2 | 11 | 11.2 | 77 |
| Nov | 83 | 80 | 2.8 | 11 | 11.3 | 77 |
| Dec | 82 | 80 | 6.6 | 17 | 10.3 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 3, 2026
Data & methodology