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Palau's national averages run from 28 °C in February to 29 °C in May, with rainfall between 190 mm in March and 426 mm in July and 4.8–7.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 16 regions span 28–28 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Melekeok
- Region
- Oceania
- TZ
- Pacific/Palau
- Area
- 339 km²
Best months to visit
When Palau shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 26.5 | 25.8 | 28.8 |
| February | 27.8 | 26.3 | 25.5 | 28.5 |
| March | 27.9 | 26.4 | 25.6 | 28.6 |
| April | 28.2 | 26.6 | 25.8 | 28.9 |
| May | 28.6 | 26.8 | 26.0 | 29.3 |
| June | 28.3 | 26.4 | 25.7 | 29.1 |
| July | 28.2 | 26.4 | 25.7 | 29.0 |
| August | 28.3 | 26.4 | 25.7 | 29.1 |
| September | 28.4 | 26.6 | 25.8 | 29.2 |
| October | 28.5 | 26.6 | 25.9 | 29.4 |
| November | 28.5 | 26.7 | 26.1 | 29.1 |
| December | 28.4 | 26.7 | 26.0 | 29.1 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 293 |
| February | 225 |
| March | 191 |
| April | 241 |
| May | 353 |
| June | 345 |
| July | 427 |
| August | 334 |
| September | 316 |
| October | 343 |
| November | 280 |
| December | 293 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.7 |
| February | 7.1 |
| March | 7.5 |
| April | 7.0 |
| May | 6.0 |
| June | 5.2 |
| July | 4.8 |
| August | 5.8 |
| September | 5.9 |
| October | 5.8 |
| November | 6.5 |
| December | 6.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8 | 12.4 | 34.4 |
| February | 25.9 | 14.5 | 35.2 |
| March | 22.1 | 12.0 | 30.3 |
| April | 19.2 | 8.2 | 27.9 |
| May | 16.4 | 6.8 | 26.4 |
| June | 12.9 | 5.6 | 23.1 |
| July | 15.8 | 6.4 | 29.6 |
| August | 16.1 | 5.7 | 31.9 |
| September | 16.0 | 6.0 | 33.5 |
| October | 15.5 | 5.7 | 31.7 |
| November | 17.9 | 7.0 | 28.9 |
| December | 20.0 | 8.9 | 31.2 |
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16 regions
Palau, taken apart
- Aimeliik28–29 °C yr
- Airai28–29 °C yr
- Angaur28–29 °C yr
- Hatohobei28–29 °C yr
- Kayangel28–29 °C yr
- Koror28–29 °C yr
- Melekeok28–29 °C yr
- Ngaraard28–29 °C yr
- Ngarchelong28–29 °C yr
- Ngardmau28–29 °C yr
- Ngatpang28–29 °C yr
- Ngchesar28–29 °C yr
- Ngeremlengui28–29 °C yr
- Ngiwal28–29 °C yr
- Peleliu28–29 °C yr
- Sonsorol28–29 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Palau
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Palau, in order
- JanJanuary28.0°C · 293 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 292 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 292 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary27.8°C · 225 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 225 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 225 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch27.9°C · 191 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 190 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 190 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.2°C · 241 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 241 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 241 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay28.6°C · 353 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 353 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 353 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune28.3°C · 345 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 344 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 344 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.2°C · 427 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 426 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 426 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust28.3°C · 334 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 334 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 334 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember28.4°C · 316 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 316 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 316 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.5°C · 343 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 343 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 343 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.5°C · 280 mm · 6.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 280 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 280 mm of rain and 6.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.4°C · 293 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 293 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 293 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
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