Weather by month for central Micronesia, the best months to go and how Micronesia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jan, Mar
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 27°C · 25 rain days
Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 27°C to 28°C · 22–30 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best month: January | 27°C / 24°C | 25 days (223 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| February | 27°C / 24°C | 22 days (207 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| Best month: March | 27°C / 24°C | 25 days (273 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| April | 27°C / 24°C | 27 days (287 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| May | 27°C / 24°C | 29 days (374 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| June | 27°C / 24°C | 28 days (333 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| July | 27°C / 24°C | 30 days (362 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| August | 28°C / 24°C | 28 days (358 mm) | 10.0 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| September | 28°C / 24°C | 27 days (306 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| October | 28°C / 24°C | 28 days (324 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 6.2/10 |
| November | 28°C / 24°C | 28 days (331 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 6.3/10 |
| December | 27°C / 24°C | 28 days (297 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 6.3/10 |
Figures for central Micronesia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
27°C / 24°C · 25 rain days · 9.8 h sun
Days reach a high of 27.1°C, with lows near 24.2°C. Rain falls on about 24.5 days, totalling 223mm, the driest month of the year. With 9.8 hours of sun, conditions are good, scoring 6.5. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
27°C / 24°C · 22 rain days · 9.9 h sun
February is similar to January, with a high of 27°C and 22.4 rain days, the fewest of the year. Rainfall is 207mm, the lowest total, and sun hours sit at 9.9. The month scores 6.5, rated good.
27°C / 24°C · 25 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs reach 26.9°C and lows 24.1°C. Rain picks up slightly to 25.3 days and 273mm, with 9.5 hours of sun. The month still scores 6.6, the highest of the year. Culture Day is marked on 31 March.
27°C / 24°C · 27 rain days · 9.4 h sun
Temperatures hold at a 27.1°C high and 24.1°C low. Rain days climb to 26.9 and rainfall to 287mm, as sun hours dip to 9.4. The score is 6.5, good, though wetter days become more frequent.
27°C / 24°C · 29 rain days · 9.0 h sun
May brings a high of 27.2°C and the start of the wetter half of the year. Rain falls on 29.1 days, totalling 374mm, with sun hours down to 9. The score drops slightly to 6.4. Constitution Day is on 11 May.
27°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Highs stay at 27.2°C while lows ease to 24°C. Rain days are 28.2, with 333mm of rainfall, and sun hours recover a little to 9.6. The verdict remains good at 6.4, a wetter but still warm month.
27°C / 24°C · 30 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July is one of the wettest months, with 29.8 rain days and 362mm of rain. Highs reach 27.2°C and sun hours are 9.9. Expect frequent showers through the month, though the score still holds at 6.4.
28°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 10.0 h sun
Highs rise slightly to 27.5°C, the warmest so far. Rain days are 28.4, with 358mm of rainfall and the year's highest sun hours at 10. Despite the heavy rain totals, bright spells are common, and the score sits at 6.3.
28°C / 24°C · 27 rain days · 9.6 h sun
September brings a high of 27.6°C and 27.4 rain days, totalling 306mm. Sun hours ease to 9.6. The score dips to 6.2, the lowest of the year, reflecting the steady wet-season pattern rather than any single tough spell.
28°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.4 h sun
Highs match September at 27.6°C, with 27.6 rain days and 324mm of rain. Sun hours fall to 9.4. The score stays at 6.2. United Nations Day is observed on 23 October.
28°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.2 h sun
November highs are 27.5°C with lows of 24°C. Rain days rise to 28.1 and rainfall to 331mm, while sun hours sit at 9.2. The score improves slightly to 6.3. The month is busy with holidays: Independence Day on 3 November, Veterans Day on 11 November, and Presidents Day on 23 November.
27°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.3 h sun
December closes the year with a 27.4°C high and 24.1°C low. Rain days ease slightly to 27.8, with 297mm of rainfall and 9.3 hours of sun. The score holds at 6.3, good. Christmas Day falls on 25 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
January and March are good for city time. January brings 223mm of rain over 24.5 days and highs of 27.1°C, while March is drier in rain-day count terms relative to mid-year months, with 9.5 to 9.8 hours of daily sun to explore towns comfortably.
Hiking & nature
February and March work best for hiking. February has the lowest rainfall of the year at 207mm over 22.4 days, giving drier trails, with highs near 27°C. March adds slightly more rain (273mm) but still beats the wetter mid-year months.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Culture Day (31 Mar)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (11 May)
Public holidays: United Nations Day (23 Oct)
Public holidays: Independence Day (3 Nov), Veterans Day (11 Nov), Presidents Day (23 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is good, though it's one of the wetter months. Expect highs of 27.5°C and 28.4 rain days with 358mm of rain. Sun hours still average 10 a day, the highest of the year, so showers tend to be short rather than all-day events.
Yes, March is one of the two best months to visit, alongside January. It has fewer rain days (25.3) and less rainfall (273mm) than the May-to-November stretch, with highs around 26.9°C and lows of 24.1°C. Sun hours sit at 9.5, keeping conditions pleasant and drier than mid-year.
February is the driest month, with 207mm of rain over 22.4 rain days, the lowest totals in the data set. January is close behind with 223mm. Both months score 6.5, making them a solid, drier window compared to May through July, when rainfall climbs above 330mm.
Yes, December is good, with a score of 6.3. Rainfall is 297mm over 27.8 rain days, and temperatures stay steady at 27.4°C high and 24.1°C low. It's wetter than January or February but drier than the September-to-November run, with 9.3 sun hours a day.
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