Palikir, Micronesia Weather
Palikir hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 83°F (29°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Palikir weather tomorrow (Sunday, July 19)
Tomorrow in Palikir looks light rain shower, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 81°. There is a 84% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Palikir 14-day forecast
About the weather in Palikir
Weather in Palikir is shaped by its tropical rainforest climate - expect steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. January afternoons typically reach 83°F (29°C), while March highs hover near 83°F (28°C). Annual precipitation averages 130.3 inches (3310 mm) over about 304 rainy days.
Palikir weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 83°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: March - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 92°F (34°C) · Record low: 72°F (22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (9.9 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 January. Highs average 83°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (25°C). The coolest month is March, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 77°F (25°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (34°C) and dropped as low as 72°F (22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.7 inches (348 mm) of rain over 29 days, while February is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Palikir brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 74 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 Palikir is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 86 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Palikir brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 82 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Palikir runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 63 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Palikir by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 78° | 20 | 7.1 in | 9.7 h/day | 81% |
| February | 83° | 78° | 18 | 6.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 80% |
| March | 83° | 77° | 22 | 10.5 in | 9.5 h/day | 83% |
| April | 83° | 77° | 25 | 9.3 in | 9.4 h/day | 84% |
| May | 84° | 77° | 27 | 12.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 86% |
| June | 84° | 77° | 28 | 11.6 in | 9.6 h/day | 85% |
| July | 84° | 76° | 29 | 11.4 in | 9.8 h/day | 86% |
| August | 84° | 77° | 29 | 13.7 in | 9.9 h/day | 85% |
| September | 84° | 77° | 27 | 12.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 85% |
| October | 84° | 77° | 27 | 13.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 85% |
| November | 84° | 77° | 27 | 12.0 in | 9.2 h/day | 85% |
| December | 84° | 77° | 26 | 10.0 in | 9.3 h/day | 84% |