Palau
Palau Weather & Climate
Jellyfish Lake, WWII wrecks and the Pacific's most biodiverse reefs
29°C
Max sea
28°C
Max air
January
Best month
202mm
Driest month
Jellyfish Lake, WWII wrecks and the Pacific's most biodiverse reefs
Palau is a remote archipelago in the western Pacific, 800km east of the Philippines, and its marine environment is among the most extraordinary on earth. The Rock Islands — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are mushroom-shaped jungle-covered limestone outcrops rising from a lagoon of unbelievable clarity, their bases undercut by the sea into dramatic overhangs. Within the Rock Islands lies Jellyfish Lake: a marine lake isolated from the ocean where millions of golden jellyfish, having lost their sting through evolution, migrate across the lake each day following the sun. The reefs at Blue Corner and Blue Hole are considered among the world's top dive sites.
When to go: October to May is the best season with calmer seas and clearer visibility. Jellyfish numbers peak March to May.
The best months to visit Palau are January, February, March. Peak season is March with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 28°C | 240mm | 8 | 16 |
| Feb | 28°C | 28°C | 214mm | 9 | 16 |
| Mar | 28°C | 28°C | 202mm | 10 | 16 |
| Apr | 28°C | 29°C | 228mm | 10 | 16 |
| May | 28°C | 29°C | 340mm | 9 | 17 |
| Jun | 28°C | 29°C | 404mm | 8 | 17 |
| Jul | 28°C | 29°C | 441mm | 8 | 17 |
| Aug | 28°C | 29°C | 389mm | 8 | 17 |
| Sep | 28°C | 29°C | 330mm | 8 | 16 |
| Oct | 28°C | 29°C | 297mm | 9 | 16 |
| Nov | 28°C | 28°C | 280mm | 8 | 16 |
| Dec | 28°C | 28°C | 268mm | 8 | 16 |
The best time to visit Palau is January, February, March. Peak season is March when temperatures reach 28°C with heavy rainfall. October to May is the best season with calmer seas and clearer visibility. Jellyfish numbers peak March to May.
Sea temperatures in Palau range from 28°C in January to 29°C in April. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Palau average 28°C with sea temperatures of 28°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is March with 202mm. The wettest month sees 441mm. Palau receives 3633mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (240mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (214mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (202mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (228mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (340mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (404mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (441mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (389mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (330mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (297mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (280mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (268mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
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