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Which Season to Choose?

Palau, Pacific marine sanctuary — sharks and rays in abundance, jellyfish lake with no sting and some of the world's most pristine reefs.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 7.51°N 134.58°E
MarchBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
68%Rainy days

When to visit Palau?

🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
77°F–82°F in March
🌧 Least rain
68% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
May (90%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10

Palau weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌧️ January77°F82°F80%11.0in9.0h7.5/10
⛅ February77°F82°F73%9.6in10.4h7.6/10
⛅ March77°F82°F68%7.5in10.0h7.7/10
⛅ April77°F84°F82%10.4in10.5h7.3/10
🌧️ May77°F84°F90%13.8in9.7h7.2/10
🌧️ June77°F82°F97%16.6in9.1h7.2/10
🌧️ July77°F82°F90%18.9in8.2h7.3/10
🌧️ August77°F82°F86%16.1in9.0h7.4/10
🌧️ September77°F82°F89%15.1in9.2h7.3/10
🌧️ October77°F84°F89%15.6in8.6h7.2/10
🌧️ November77°F82°F91%13.3in9.4h7.3/10
🌧️ December77°F82°F85%12.3in8.8h7.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 29°F, 80% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 28°F, 91% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°F, 90% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 28°F, 79% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

March is ideal with 68% rainy days and 28°F.
May is the wettest month with 90% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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