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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

  1. Jan29°C28°C205 mm
  2. Feb28°C28°C161 mm
  3. Mar29°C28°C219 mm
  4. Apr29°C28°C251 mm
  5. May29°C28°C290 mm
  6. Jun29°C28°C243 mm
  7. Jul28°C28°C268 mm
  8. Aug28°C28°C237 mm
  9. Sep29°C28°C264 mm
  10. Oct29°C28°C264 mm
  11. Nov29°C28°C274 mm
  12. Dec29°C28°C250 mm

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20°25°30°35°300 mm0January: 205 mm rainFebruary: 161 mm rainMarch: 219 mm rainApril: 251 mm rainMay: 290 mm rainJune: 243 mm rainJuly: 268 mm rainAugust: 237 mm rainSeptember: 264 mm rainOctober: 264 mm rainNovember: 274 mm rainDecember: 250 mm rainJanuary: 29°CFebruary: 28°CMarch: 29°CApril: 29°CMay: 29°CJune: 29°CJuly: 28°CAugust: 28°CSeptember: 29°COctober: 29°CNovember: 29°CDecember: 29°CJanuary: 28°CFebruary: 28°CMarch: 28°CApril: 28°CMay: 28°CJune: 28°CJuly: 28°CAugust: 28°CSeptember: 28°COctober: 28°CNovember: 28°CDecember: 28°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)
MonthHighLowRainHumidityCloud coverVerdict
January29°C28°C205 mm79%79%Best time
February28°C28°C161 mm79%76%Best time
March29°C28°C219 mm80%76%Best time
April29°C28°C251 mm81%78%Rainy
May29°C28°C290 mm83%76%Rainy
June29°C28°C243 mm83%74%Rainy
July28°C28°C268 mm82%75%Best time
August28°C28°C237 mm81%71%Best time
September29°C28°C264 mm81%74%Best time
October29°C28°C264 mm81%74%Best time
November29°C28°C274 mm82%76%Rainy
December29°C28°C250 mm81%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.