Weather & climate · Ngerulmud
Best Time to Visit Palau
January to December
The best time to visit Palau is January to December, when daytime highs in Ngerulmud are around 28–29°C. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (27°C at night), and July the wettest with about 375 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: April
27°C
Coldest nights: February
3066 mm
Rain per year
375 mm
Wettest: July
Palau weather by month
- Jan29°C27°C216 mm
- Feb28°C27°C197 mm
- Mar29°C27°C183 mm
- Apr29°C28°C177 mm
- May29°C28°C279 mm
- Jun29°C28°C331 mm
- Jul28°C27°C375 mm
- Aug28°C27°C303 mm
- Sep28°C27°C284 mm
- Oct29°C28°C236 mm
- Nov29°C28°C239 mm
- Dec29°C28°C246 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 27°C | 216 mm | 81% | 76% | Best time |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 197 mm | 81% | 75% | Best time |
| March | 29°C | 27°C | 183 mm | 80% | 69% | Best time |
| April | 29°C | 28°C | 177 mm | 80% | 67% | Best time |
| May | 29°C | 28°C | 279 mm | 82% | 75% | Best time |
| June | 29°C | 28°C | 331 mm | 82% | 83% | Best time |
| July | 28°C | 27°C | 375 mm | 82% | 85% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 27°C | 303 mm | 83% | 83% | Best time |
| September | 28°C | 27°C | 284 mm | 82% | 82% | Best time |
| October | 29°C | 28°C | 236 mm | 82% | 73% | Best time |
| November | 29°C | 28°C | 239 mm | 82% | 75% | Best time |
| December | 29°C | 28°C | 246 mm | 82% | 75% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Ngerulmud (7.5, 134.62). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Palau have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palau?
January to December. The best time to visit Palau is January to December, when daytime highs in Ngerulmud are around 28–29°C. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (27°C at night), and July the wettest with about 375 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Palau?
April, with average highs of 29°C in Ngerulmud.
What is the coldest month in Palau?
February, when nights drop to about 27°C and days reach 28°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palau?
July with about 375 mm; April is the driest (177 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Palau?
May is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 279 mm of rain.
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