January in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.1/10January averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 156 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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 Palikir — the year's strongest window
Best window · 4.2/10February averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 144 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Palikir at 4.2/10 — 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
March in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
227 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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 Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10April averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
305 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
May in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10May averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
263 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
June in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10June averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
258 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
July in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10July averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
309 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
August in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.6/10August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
259 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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 Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
251 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 4.2/10 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.
October in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
301 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
November in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10November averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
265 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
December in Palikir — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10December averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 183 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, 6th of 12 months, against 4.2/10 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.
