Palikir climate
Palikir (Micronesia) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 2,926 mm115 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Palikir climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 2058.1 |
| Feb | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 1616.3 |
| Mar | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 2198.6 |
| Apr | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 2519.9 |
| May | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 29011 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 2439.6 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 26711 |
| Aug | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 2379.3 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 26410 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 26410 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 27411 |
| Dec | 2883 | 2882 | 2882 | 2509.8 |
| Year | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 2,926115 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 79% | 4.8 | 11:46 |
| Feb | 79% | 76% | 5.3 | 11:54 |
| Mar | 80% | 76% | 5.4 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 81% | 78% | 5.3 | 12:16 |
| May | 83% | 76% | 5.0 | 12:26 |
| Jun | 83% | 74% | 5.1 | 12:31 |
| Jul | 82% | 75% | 5.2 | 12:29 |
| Aug | 81% | 71% | 5.6 | 12:21 |
| Sep | 81% | 74% | 5.5 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 81% | 74% | 5.2 | 11:57 |
| Nov | 82% | 76% | 4.8 | 11:48 |
| Dec | 81% | 77% | 4.5 | 11:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Palikir is like
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 27 °C81 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 0.5 °C0.8 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,926 mm115 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is May (290 mm11 in), the driest is February (161 mm6.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 79% in February to 83% in May. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 71%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in August to 23 km/h (15 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Palikir
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 161 mm6.3 in to 161 mm6.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is very wet (290 mm11 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Palikir
- Wetter months (April and May, July, September–December) — highs around 28 °C82 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 266 mm10 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (January–March, June, August) — highs around 28 °C82 °F, lows around 27 °C81 °F, about 213 mm8.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
How Palikir compares
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Tarakan (Indonesia, Af), Ngerulmud (Palau, Af) and Majuro (Marshall Islands, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Yaren 1,279 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,764 mm69 in
- Climate in Majuro 1,459 km · 28 °C83 °F · 2,633 mm104 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Palikir?
December is the warmest month in Palikir. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Palikir?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
When does it rain the most in Palikir?
May is the wettest month with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 161 mm (6.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Palikir?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 8 m, while Palikir lies at about 90 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.5 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.