Climate and Weather of Palau
The tropical climate of Palau is characterized by very constant temperatures. Throughout the year, the maximum temperature is on average between 30°C and 31°C. At night the minimum temperature reaches an average of 22°C to 24°C. It rarely gets warmer, because there is a continuous cooling effect from the surrounding ocean water and the wind from the sea.The islands of Palau experience high amounts of precipitation throughout the year. On some locations we record more than 3000 mm of rain on an annual basis. Luckily most heavy rain ends just as quick as it started. The amount of rain from May to November is still slightly higher than during the other months.
The best time to visit Palau is from February to April. This is the sunniest period and it is the part of the year when there is less rainfall. The country can be hit by tropical cyclones or hurricanes. Hurricane season in this region begins around April or May and lasts through November. There is a chance that Palau will have to deal with a cyclone. However this does not occur every year.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Palau?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.