Climate guide for Majuro, Marshall Islands

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About Majuro

Majuro is a long, narrow atoll where the main road, homes, public institutions, small businesses, lagoon, and ocean are compressed into a limited strip of land. The Alele Museum and Public Library, local markets, viewpoints, and lagoon activities provide the clearest introduction, while boat trips to nearby atolls require advance planning. Do not treat the lagoon as a uniform swimming area, and confirm current operator, weather, and safety conditions before going offshore. Respect local communities, ask before photographing people, and carry cash because services can be limited outside the main commercial area.

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Travel Tips

Best time & timing
Check monthly climate scores for Majuro before finalizing your trip dates for optimal outdoor comfort.
Getting around
Plan local transport and transfers in Majuro early, especially during peak travel months in Marshall Islands.
Packing advice
Pack layerable clothing suitable for sightseeing exploration in Majuro's climate conditions.

Things to do in Majuro

Majuro, Marshall Islands. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Majuro: the short answer

The best time to visit Majuro is February, followed by January, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 28°C with 100 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, October. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 3.5/10.

Across the year Majuro swings from 28°C in January to 29°C in June, a 1-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 100 mm in February to 366 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Majuro is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: June (29°C). Coolest: January (28°C). Driest: February (100 mm). Wettest: November (366 mm).

Majuro month by month

January in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

January averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 117 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

February in Majuro — the year's strongest window

Best window · 5.1/10

February averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Majuro at 5.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

207 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

April in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

April averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

255 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

May in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.5/10

May averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

207 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

June in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

June averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

268 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

July in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.1/10

July averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

261 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 2 points higher on the same scale.

August in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 196 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.5/10

September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

222 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.1/10

October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

345 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.8/10

November averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

366 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 2.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

December in Majuro — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.5/10

December averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 167 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 5.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Majuro — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Majuro, Marshall Islands?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Majuro are February, January, March. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 5.1/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Majuro year-round?
Majuro has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 28°C in January to 29°C in June, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.8 and 5.1 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Majuro?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Majuro are November (2.8/10), July (3.1/10), October (3.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Majuro?
November is the wettest month in Majuro, averaging about 366 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 100 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Majuro?
March sees the most sun in Majuro, with about 25 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Majuro a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Majuro is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Majuro calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Majuro: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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