Tarawa weather in January
January in Tarawa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Tarawa · #260 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Tarawa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 214 mm / 8.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tarawa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Tarawa?
- January in Tarawa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Tarawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Tarawa in January?
- In January, Tarawa averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 26.6°C, with about 213.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tarawa in January?
- Tarawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.