Climate guide for Koror, Palau

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About Koror

Koror is the practical base for most Palau journeys, but its strongest experiences extend beyond the urban streets. The city provides accommodation, food, cultural and historical stops, dive operators, and access to the protected Rock Islands Southern Lagoon; Babeldaob adds a different inland landscape across the bridge. Use registered guides and confirm the required permits before entering marine areas, because conservation rules are part of the destination rather than an optional extra. Weather, boat capacity, and visibility can change the order of a day, so keep marine plans flexible.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 3.2/10 in December to 3.3/10 in January; the safest picks are January, February, March.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 28°C and 423 mm of rain in January, with roughly 23 bright days. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing
The lowest rates fall in May; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (3.2/10).

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When to visit Koror: the short answer

The best time to visit Koror is January, followed by February, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 28°C with 423 mm of rain and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, November.

Across the year Koror swings from 28°C in March to 28°C in October, a 1-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 351 mm in March to 732 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Koror is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 0.1 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: October (28°C). Coolest: March (28°C). Driest: March (351 mm). Wettest: July (732 mm).

Koror month by month

January in Koror — the year's strongest window

Best window · 3.3/10

January averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

423 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koror at 3.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Koror: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

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

407 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 3.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Koror: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

Days in March average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 351 mm, but with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 3.3/10 for the best month here.

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.

April in Koror — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

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

394 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 3.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

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 Koror — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 511 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 3.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 Koror: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

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

494 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 3.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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.

July in Koror — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

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

732 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 3.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with 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.

August in Koror: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.3/10

Days in August average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 558 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 3.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

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 Koror — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

Days in September average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 502 mm, but with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 3.3/10 for the best month here.

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.

October in Koror — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

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

493 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 3.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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 Koror: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.2/10

November averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

465 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 3.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with 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 Koror: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.2/10

Days in December average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 496 mm, but with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 3.3/10 for the best month here.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Koror, Palau?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Koror are January, February, March. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 3.3/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Koror year-round?
Koror has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 28°C in March to 28°C in October, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 3.3 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Koror?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Koror are May (3.2/10), July (3.2/10), September (3.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Koror?
July is the wettest month in Koror, averaging about 732 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 351 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Koror?
March sees the most sun in Koror, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Koror a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Koror is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Koror calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Koror: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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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