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
January is warm, with highs around 27°C and lows near 24°C. Rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 223mm, with 9.8 hours of sun a day. It's one of the drier months of the year, and scores 6.5, a good time to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
27°C / 24°C · 22 rain days · 9.9 h sun
February stays steady at 27°C, with 22 rain days and 207mm of rain, the lowest monthly total of the year. Sun hours sit at 9.9. The score is 6.5, good, making this one of the calmer, drier windows in Micronesia's year-round wet climate.
27°C / 24°C · 25 rain days · 9.5 h sun
March highs reach 27°C and lows 24°C, but rain picks up to 25 days and 273mm. Sun hours drop slightly to 9.5. The score is 6.6, the highest of the year, so conditions are good despite the rising rainfall. Culture Day is marked on 31 March.
27°C / 24°C · 27 rain days · 9.4 h sun
April brings 27°C highs and a jump in rain, 27 days and 287mm, with sun hours at 9.4. This is the start of a wetter stretch. The score holds at 6.5, good, since temperatures stay consistent year-round.
27°C / 24°C · 29 rain days · 9.0 h sun
May is one of the wettest months, with 29 rain days and 374mm of rain, the highest total of the year. Highs stay near 27°C and sun hours drop to 9. The score is 6.4, still good, but expect frequent downpours. Constitution Day falls on 11 May.
27°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.6 h sun
June highs reach 27°C with lows near 24°C. Rain is heavy, 28 days and 333mm, typical of Micronesia's wet season. Sun hours recover slightly to 9.6. The score is 6.4, good, though showers are a regular part of each day.
27°C / 24°C · 30 rain days · 9.9 h sun
July is the wettest in terms of rain days, 30, with 362mm of rain. Highs hold at 27°C and sun hours reach 9.9. Despite the frequent rain, the score is 6.4, good, since the rain tends to come in short, heavy bursts rather than all day.
28°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 10.0 h sun
August highs edge up to 27.5°C, the warmest reading yet, with 28 rain days and 358mm of rain. Sun hours peak at 10, the year's high. The score is 6.3, good, combining strong sun with regular tropical showers.
28°C / 24°C · 27 rain days · 9.6 h sun
September highs reach 27.6°C with 27 rain days and 306mm of rain. Sun hours ease to 9.6. The score dips slightly to 6.2, still good, reflecting the ongoing wet season rather than any major change in conditions.
28°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.4 h sun
October stays warm at 27.6°C, with 28 rain days and 324mm of rain. Sun hours are 9.4. The score is 6.2, good. United Nations Day is observed on 23 October, a public holiday across the country.
28°C / 24°C · 28 rain days · 9.2 h sun
November highs are 27.5°C with 28 rain days and 331mm of rain, keeping the wet pattern going. Sun hours sit at 9.2. The score is 6.3, good. The month is packed 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 highs reach 27.4°C with lows of 24.1°C. Rain eases slightly to 28 days and 297mm, with sun hours at 9.3. The score is 6.3, good, rounding out a year where temperatures barely change. Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March and January suit city trips best. March has the coolest highs of the year at 26.9°C. January is drier, with 223 mm of rain against 273 mm in March. Expect showers on about 25 days a month in both.
Hiking & nature
February and March are best for hiking. February is the driest month, with 207 mm of rain over 22.4 days and 9.9 hours of sun a day. March is wetter at 273 mm but has the coolest highs, at 26.9°C.
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
January to March is the best time to visit Micronesia. March and January score highest, at 6.6 and 6.5. These are the drier months. February has the least rain at 207 mm, and January gets 223 mm. Rain still falls on about 22 to 25 days a month. That is fewer than the 27 to 30 rain days from May to December.
Yes, July is rated good, with a score of 6.4, but it is one of the wettest months. Rain falls on about 30 days, the most of any month, and totals 362 mm. Sunshine is still high at 9.9 hours a day. Temperatures range from 23.9°C at night to 27.2°C by day. Expect frequent rain mixed with long sunny spells.
May is the rainiest month by volume, with 374 mm of rain over about 29 rain days. July has the most rain days, at 29.8, and gets 362 mm. February is the driest month, with 207 mm over about 22 rain days. Even so, every month is rated good, because warmth and sunshine stay steady all year.
Micronesia is warm all year, and temperatures barely change between months. Daytime highs stay between 26.9°C in March and 27.6°C in September and October. Night lows sit between 23.9°C and 24.2°C. So you can plan your trip around rain rather than temperature, because every month feels much the same.
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