Majuro, Marshall Islands Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Majuro
Weather in Majuro is shaped by its tropical rainforest climate - expect steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. September afternoons typically reach 83°F (29°C), while March highs hover near 82°F (28°C). Annual precipitation averages 148.1 inches (3761 mm) over about 304 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: March - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 87°F (30°C) · Record low: 74°F (23°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (27 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (10.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 83°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (26°C). The coolest month is March, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 80°F (26°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 87°F (30°C) and dropped as low as 74°F (23°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 15.7 inches (399 mm) of rain over 27 days, while February is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.6 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 80° | 21 | 8.6 in | 9.9 h/day | 80% |
| February | 82° | 80° | 18 | 7.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 79% |
| March | 82° | 80° | 23 | 10.3 in | 10.0 h/day | 81% |
| April | 83° | 80° | 24 | 11.8 in | 9.6 h/day | 82% |
| May | 83° | 80° | 27 | 13.1 in | 9.4 h/day | 82% |
| June | 83° | 80° | 26 | 12.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 82% |
| July | 83° | 80° | 28 | 14.4 in | 9.7 h/day | 82% |
| August | 83° | 80° | 28 | 12.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 81% |
| September | 83° | 80° | 27 | 14.2 in | 9.7 h/day | 81% |
| October | 83° | 80° | 28 | 15.0 in | 9.3 h/day | 81% |
| November | 83° | 80° | 27 | 15.7 in | 8.7 h/day | 81% |
| December | 83° | 80° | 26 | 12.9 in | 9.4 h/day | 81% |
Majuro month by month
Majuro weather in January
January brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 21 wet days.
Majuro weather in February
February brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 18 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Majuro.
Majuro weather in March
March brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 23 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Majuro.
Majuro weather in April
April brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 24 wet days.
Majuro weather in May
May brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 27 wet days.
Majuro weather in June
June brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 26 wet days.
Majuro weather in July
July brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 28 wet days.
Majuro weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 28 wet days.
Majuro weather in September
September brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 27 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Majuro.
Majuro weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 28 wet days.
Majuro weather in November
November brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 80°F (26°C), about 27 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Majuro.
Majuro weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 26 wet days.
Seasons in Majuro
March through May
March through May in Majuro is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 75 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Majuro is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 82 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Majuro is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 80°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 83 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Majuro brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 64 days across the season.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Majuro
The best time to visit Majuro is generally January to June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 83°F (28°C).
Pack for Majuro with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - September nights average 80°F (26°C).
Majuro temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.