Koror in March

Dry season; calm seas.

• KororHighs around 30 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 14 days
• Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands, Palau · Main islands and the southern lagoonbest weather

  Hot and humid all year (27–31 °C) with rain in every month. February to April is the driest stretch; June to October is wettest, with the south-west monsoon making some west-side dive sites rough in July–September. Palau is south of the main typhoon belt, but Bopha (2012) and Haiyan (2013) showed it can be hit.Hot and humid all year (81–88 °F) with rain in every month. February to April is the driest stretch; June to October is wettest, with the south-west monsoon making some west-side dive sites rough in July–September. Palau is south of the main typhoon belt, but Bopha (2012) and Haiyan (2013) showed it can be hit.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Youth Day (check)

  Check · Citywide

  Some offices close.

• Youth Day and other local days (check)

  Mar

  Some offices close; check with your hotel.

• Dry-season peak

  Feb–Apr

  The calmest seas and busiest boats; book operators early.

Crowds · Palau overall

Medium

Prices · Palau overall

Medium

Palau overall: Dry-ish and calm; among the best months for diving.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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