The month in detail
What to expect in May
May falls in the wet season in Palikir. Showers are often brief but intense. With 86% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (6.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Palikir.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Palikir is January (6.8/10), 0.9 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Micronesia
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 91%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Palikir ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MicronesiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 6.8 → 5.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.92°N · 158.16°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Palikir?
January is the best month with 82°F highs, 77°F lows, 5.9h of sunshine and 73.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Palikir get in January?
Palikir averages 5.9 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Palikir?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Palikir in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 77°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Palikir good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Palikir scores 6.4/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.6/10.
When should you avoid Palikir?
August is the most difficult month to visit Palikir, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.