The climate of Palau can be described as a typical warm, tropical climate with two different seasons. The dry season is between December and April; the rainy season lasts from April to December, with the greatest falls between July and October. Temperatures range between 26-32°C, with the water temperature sitting on a comfortable year-round 28-29°C.
Typhoons can hit Palau from July to mid November, and can sometimes cause heavy damage, flooding and erosion. However, this is a seldom scenario, and not every Typhoon that hits Palau is a really strong one.
Required clothing:
Lightweight cotton clothing is advised throughout the year, with an umbrella or raincoat for sudden cloudbursts. A sweater is needed in the mountainous inland areas. No matter where you go, be prepared for high temperatures and humidity.
Koeppen-Geiger classification:
The Climate of Palau can be classified as Af climate, a hot, humid tropical climate with all months above 18°C.
