Best Time to Visit Palau
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Palau.
Palau does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around April (28°C / 82.4°F) and March (200 mm / 7.9 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers September and December–June, while the wetter half runs through July–August and October–November. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 27°C / 80.6°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in April, and monthly rainfall from 200 mm / 7.9 in (March) to 310 mm / 12.2 in (October). Palau's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Palau can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 27.5°C81.5°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 210 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
No month in Palau fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palau?
Palau doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~200 mm / 7.9 in) and April (warmest, 28°C / 82.4°F). Regional variation within Palau can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Palau?
The rainy season in Palau runs through July–August and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 280 mm / 11 in. The wettest single month is October, averaging 310 mm / 12.2 in.
What is the dry season in Palau?
The drier half of the year in Palau covers September and December–June, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 280 mm / 11 in. The driest single month is March with about 200 mm / 7.9 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Palau?
The least comfortable months for travel in Palau — based on our climate data — are January, February, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are Palau's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 310 mm / 12.2 in in October, and temperatures bottom out at 27°C / 80.6°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Palau?
Shoulder-season months in Palau — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.