Palau · SpringMonth summary
Palau weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
90% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palau in May?
✅ 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: May is a good time to visit Palau. March remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Palau in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Palau. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 90% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Palau averages 84°F, 90% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palau in May
Is May a good time to visit Palau?
May is an acceptable time for Palau (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Palau in May?
Yes, 90% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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