FIVE DAYS FORECAST FOR KIRITIMATI:

Issued

Friday 07th August 2026

 Valid until

08/08/2026

Situation

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) remains slow-moving over the Northern Line Islands, with associated cloud and rain expected to persist through Saturday before improving on Sunday. Meanwhile, a trough over the Phoenix Group is expected to drift southwest away from the region tomorrow.

 

Advisory Warning

Heavy Rain Advisory #04:

A heavy rain advisory remains in force for the Northern Line Islands and Phoenix group.

Gusty Winds Advisory #05:

A gusty winds advisory remains in force for the Northern Line group, especially in areas affected by convective clouds.

Possible impact: Muddy roads and possible falling of small tree branches.

Advise:  Avoid traveling on slippery, muddy roads and watch out for possible falling of small tree branches.

 

Date

08/08/2026

09/08/2026

10/08/2026

11/08/2026

12/08/2026

Weather

Cloudy with occasional showers

Mostly fine

Fine apart from isolated brief showers

Fine apart from isolated brief showers

Mostly fine

Marine

Light NW winds. Slight seas.

Light to gentle E winds. Slight seas.

Light to gentle SE winds. Slight seas.

Light to gentle SE winds. Slight seas.

Light E winds. Slight seas.

Moon Phase

2 days after Last Quarter

 

 

 

1 day before New Moon