Climate of Palikir, Pohnpei State, Micronesia
Point-value climate at Palikir (Pohnpei State, Micronesia, Federated States of). Population approximately 4,645.
Located in Pohnpei State, Micronesia, Federated States of, Palikir has a tropical climate. Population approximately 4,645. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.9°C / 80.4°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in March, with rainfall varying from 249 mm / 9.8 in (February) to 474 mm / 18.7 in (May) — about 4585 mm / 180.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Micronesia, Federated States of, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Palikir's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9°C80.4°F | 307 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.1°C80.8°F | 249 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.3°C81.1°F | 340 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.2°C81°F | 395 mm15.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.2°C81°F | 474 mm18.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.1°C80.8°F | 434 mm17.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 427 mm16.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 416 mm16.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 376 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 403 mm15.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 366 mm14.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 398 mm15.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Palikir?
Palikir does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Palikir's warmest month is March at an average of 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and its driest month is February with about 249 mm / 9.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Palikir?
Palikir, in Pohnpei State, Micronesia, Federated States of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.9°C / 80.4°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 4585 mm / 180.5 in, with the wettest month being May (474 mm / 18.7 in) and the driest February (249 mm / 9.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Palikir in March?
The average temperature in Palikir in March is 27.3°C / 81.1°F, with rainfall of about 340 mm / 13.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Palikir?
The driest month in Palikir is February, with about 249 mm / 9.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Palikir?
The wettest month in Palikir is May, with approximately 474 mm / 18.7 in of average monthly rainfall.