When to go · Palau
Palau, month by month
The best months for Palau: Feb, Mar, Apr.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodShowers but calmer seas; good diving visibility.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatStart of the driest spell; Lunar New Year crowds from Taiwan and Korea.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatDry-ish and calm; among the best months for diving.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatWarm and relatively dry; Golden Week bookings late in the month.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodGolden Week early; rain starts to increase.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: fineCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneMixedRainy season begins; diving continues.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyMixedWet; south-west winds can close some west-side sites.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: rainyCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedWettest weeks and rougher crossings; Asian summer holidays.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: rainyCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberMixedHeavy rain; quiet boats and lower rates.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberMixedStill wet; Independence Day on the 1st.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: rainyCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGoodRain easing; seas calming on the west side.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGoodHoliday demand; good diving.Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.