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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 47/100

Palikir in August

Mixed · 47/100Beach 56/100
High / low27° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation435 mm27 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
6.92° N, 158.16° EElevation 90 mUTC+11 · Pohnpei Time
When to goPalikir · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low27° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Palikir averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 435 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Palikir. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 12 h 21 min of daylight. Days shorten by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%76%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%60%

Beach score this month: 56/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Palikir this month

Kolonia
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Kolonia

Pohnpei State · 6.6 km NE
28°Aug high
27wet days
46score
Kolonia
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Micronesia's best in August

Where to go in August
Kolonia
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Kolonia

Pohnpei State
28°Aug high
27wet days
46score
Kolonia
Colonia
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Colonia

Yap State
28°Aug high
30wet days
39score
Colonia
·Questions

Palikir in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Palikir?

August scores 47/100 for Palikir, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Palikir in August?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Palikir in August?

Palikir receives about 435 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 27 days.

Can you swim in Palikir in August?

The sea averages 30°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.