January: the best month of the year in Ngerulmud
Best window · 3.3/10January averages 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
414 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.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Ngerulmud 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10February averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
304 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 3.3/10 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10Days in March average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 84% — 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 297 mm, but with about 28 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 Ngerulmud — off-season conditions
Hardest · 3.3/10April averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
416 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10Days in May average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 87% — 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 476 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 — 8th 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10June averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 89%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
586 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10July averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 90%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
795 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 3.3/10 here, 6th 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.
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 Ngerulmud — off-season conditions
Hardest · 3.3/10Days in August average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 89% — 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 701 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 — 7th 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10Days in September average 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 88% — 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 594 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 Ngerulmud — off-season conditions
Hardest · 3.2/10October averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
528 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 Ngerulmud: expect compromises
Hardest · 3.2/10November averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
490 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 3.2/10 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 Ngerulmud — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10Days in December average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 86% — 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 448 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 — 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.
