Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kiritimati, Kiribati in January
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
64mm
Sun
0h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kiritimati, Kiribati with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is close to Kiritimati's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January64mm average rain
January sits near Kiritimati's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJuly to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January is close to Kiritimati's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaMarch to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January80 weather score
January sits close to Kiritimati's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February, May, and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.