When is the best time to visit Palau?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Koror: January & February; Ngerulmud: January & February; Rock Islands: January & February.

Which month is best overall in Palau?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Palau, the strongest months are February, March, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Palau does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Palau: Koror, Ngerulmud, Rock Islands.

How are the Palau travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Palau: Weather by Month

01 · Palau

About Palau

Palau lies in the western Pacific and gathers hundreds of limestone and volcanic islands inside a large lagoon, with dense jungle, coral reefs and famous dive sites. The Rock Islands, the jellyfish lake, Babeldaob's forests and the main town of Koror give the country its highlights. The tropical climate is warm all year, with a drier stretch from December to April that suits diving and island hopping, and a wetter season at mid-year when showers are frequent but brief.

Did you know?

Palau's Rock Islands are a UNESCO site of limestone islets and coral reefs.
The country created the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009.
Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk lets snorkellers swim among millions of stingless jellyfish.

Weather

Palau: weather by month

Warmest month: May (27°C). Wettest: July (762 mm). Best overall score: February (3.3/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	27°C	403 mm	24	3.2/10
February	27°C	325 mm	23	3.3/10
March	27°C	303 mm	28	3.3/10
April	27°C	397 mm	24	3.2/10
May	27°C	472 mm	24	3.2/10
June	27°C	543 mm	21	3.3/10
July	27°C	762 mm	20	3.2/10
August	27°C	636 mm	23	3.3/10
September	27°C	550 mm	21	3.2/10
October	27°C	510 mm	22	3.2/10
November	27°C	457 mm	24	3.1/10
December	27°C	460 mm	24	3.1/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are February, March, June: February peaks at 3.3/10, while December drops to 3.1/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 27°C and 325 mm of rain shape a typical February here. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in January; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (3.2/10).

Things to do in Palau

Palau. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Palau?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Koror: January & February; Ngerulmud: January & February; Rock Islands: January & February.
Which month is best overall in Palau?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Palau, the strongest months are February, March, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Palau does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Palau: Koror, Ngerulmud, Rock Islands.
How are the Palau travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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