Weather & climate · Palikir
Best Time to Visit Micronesia
January to March and July to October
The best time to visit Micronesia is January to March and July to October, when daytime highs in Palikir are around 28–29°C. November is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (28°C at night), and May the wettest with about 290 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: November
28°C
Coldest nights: February
2926 mm
Rain per year
290 mm
Wettest: May
Micronesia weather by month
- Jan29°C28°C205 mm
- Feb28°C28°C161 mm
- Mar29°C28°C219 mm
- Apr29°C28°C251 mm
- May29°C28°C290 mm
- Jun29°C28°C243 mm
- Jul28°C28°C268 mm
- Aug28°C28°C237 mm
- Sep29°C28°C264 mm
- Oct29°C28°C264 mm
- Nov29°C28°C274 mm
- Dec29°C28°C250 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 28°C | 205 mm | 79% | 79% | Best time |
| February | 28°C | 28°C | 161 mm | 79% | 76% | Best time |
| March | 29°C | 28°C | 219 mm | 80% | 76% | Best time |
| April | 29°C | 28°C | 251 mm | 81% | 78% | Rainy |
| May | 29°C | 28°C | 290 mm | 83% | 76% | Rainy |
| June | 29°C | 28°C | 243 mm | 83% | 74% | Rainy |
| July | 28°C | 28°C | 268 mm | 82% | 75% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 28°C | 237 mm | 81% | 71% | Best time |
| September | 29°C | 28°C | 264 mm | 81% | 74% | Best time |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 264 mm | 81% | 74% | Best time |
| November | 29°C | 28°C | 274 mm | 82% | 76% | Rainy |
| December | 29°C | 28°C | 250 mm | 81% | 77% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Palikir (6.92, 158.15). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Micronesia have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Micronesia?
January to March and July to October. The best time to visit Micronesia is January to March and July to October, when daytime highs in Palikir are around 28–29°C. November is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (28°C at night), and May the wettest with about 290 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Micronesia?
November, with average highs of 29°C in Palikir.
What is the coldest month in Micronesia?
February, when nights drop to about 28°C and days reach 28°C.
What is the rainiest month in Micronesia?
May with about 290 mm; February is the driest (161 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Micronesia?
November is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 274 mm of rain.
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Kiribati
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Marshall Islands
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Nauru
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New Zealand
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Palau
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Samoa
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Solomon Islands
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Tonga
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Tuvalu
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