Kiribati
Kiribati in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kiribati in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kiribati in May?
- Tabwakea Village is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in May; Banana is the coolest at 29°C (84°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kiribati in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Eita Village (29°C (84°F)), and 14 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Tabwakea Village
Coolest
29°
Banana
Driest
143 mm
Tabwakea Village
Warmest sea
29°
Eita Village
Tabwakea Village is the warm end of Kiribati in May (31°C (87°F)); Banana the cool end (29°C (84°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Banana, London, and Tarawa.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | 29° | 23° | 162 mm | 28° | 59 |
| London | 30° | 24° | 161 mm | — | 52 |
| Tarawa | 30° | 25° | 167 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Bairiki Village | 30° | 25° | 167 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Eita Village | 30° | 25° | 170 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Tabwakea Village | 31° | 24° | 143 mm | — | 51 |
| Banraeaba Village | 30° | 25° | 170 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Ambo Village | 30° | 25° | 170 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Bikenibeu Village | 30° | 25° | 171 mm | 29° | 50 |
| Bonriki Village | 30° | 25° | 171 mm | 29° | 50 |
| Temaiku Village | 30° | 25° | 171 mm | 29° | 50 |
| Nawerewere Village | 30° | 25° | 171 mm | 29° | 50 |
| Buota Village | 30° | 25° | 171 mm | 29° | 50 |
| Betio Village | 31° | 25° | 168 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Teaoraereke Village | 31° | 25° | 168 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Makin Village | 30° | 24° | 277 mm | 29° | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kiribati in May?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Banana to 31° in Tabwakea Village.
Can you swim in Kiribati in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Eita Village at about 29°.