January in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10January averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
219 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-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, March is materially better in Yap — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
February in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.4/10February 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 132 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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.
March in Yap — the year's strongest window
Best window · 5.5/10March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Yap at 5.5/10 — 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.
April in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.7/10April 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 171 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, 5th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-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, March is materially better in Yap — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
May in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10May averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 188 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 2 points higher on the same scale.
June in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10June averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
213 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, 7th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 2 points higher on the same scale.
July in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.1/10July averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
384 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 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
August in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, 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 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
September in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.1/10September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
285 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
October in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3/10October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
327 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
November in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.9/10November averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 133 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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, March is materially better in Yap — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
December in Yap — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.3/10December 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 115 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 5.5/10 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.
