Palau Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Palau. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Palau has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 515 mm (20 in) of rainfall annually. Palau can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5.7 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Palau Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Palau can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Palau.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year