Palau · WinterMonth summary
Palau weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
80% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palau in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Palau. March remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Palau in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Palau enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 80% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (7.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 77°F | 82°F | 80% | 11.0in | 9.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 82°F | 73% | 9.6in | 10.4h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 82°F | 68% | 7.5in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 84°F | 82% | 10.4in | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 77°F | 84°F | 90% | 13.8in | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 77°F | 82°F | 97% | 16.6in | 9.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 77°F | 82°F | 90% | 18.9in | 8.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 82°F | 86% | 16.1in | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 82°F | 89% | 15.1in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 77°F | 84°F | 89% | 15.6in | 8.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 77°F | 82°F | 91% | 13.3in | 9.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 77°F | 82°F | 85% | 12.3in | 8.8h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Palau averages 82°F, 80% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palau in January
Is January a good time to visit Palau?
January is an excellent time to visit Palau (score 7.5/10). With 82°F, 9.0h of sunshine and 80% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Palau in January?
Yes, 80% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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