Tarawa weather in May
May in Tarawa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Tarawa · #366 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Tarawa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 131 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Tarawa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Tarawa?
- May in Tarawa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Tarawa on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Tarawa in May?
- In May, Tarawa averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 26.7°C, with about 130.8 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tarawa in May?
- Tarawa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in May.