Palau Weather Forecast
Palau weather: 79°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Palau is a country in Oceania. Palau is a country in Oceania with its capital at Ngerulmud. It has a population of about 18.000. The capital is Ngerulmud.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Palau with overcast. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 78°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 63%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Palau is June, July and August. The climate is tropical. April, May and December tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 75°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Palau today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Palau right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:34 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Palau
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 78° | 63% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 75° | 59% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 79° | 18% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 79° | 16% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 80° | 10% | 14 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 79° | 30% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 79° | 44% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 80° | 55% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 77° | 43% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 77° | 45% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 34% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 76° | 47% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 77° | 49% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 77° | 59% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 78° | 35% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 48% | -- | — |
Climate in Palau month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 76° | 15,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 83° | 76° | 13,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 84° | 77° | 11,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 85° | 77° | 12,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 84° | 77° | 21,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 84° | 76° | 26,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 83° | 75° | 33,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 76° | 19,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 84° | 76° | 27,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 84° | 76° | 20,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 76° | 20,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 84° | 77° | 16,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Palau
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Palau
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, May and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palau?
Palau is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are 7.5, 134.6242. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Palau right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palau?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Palau, which has a tropical climate. April, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palau in?
Palau observes Pacific/Palau (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:34 AM.
How many people live in Palau?
Palau has a population of approximately 18.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 1:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
