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Palau in December

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Palau in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Palau in December?
Ulimang is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in December; Kloulklubed is the coolest at 29°C (83°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Palau in December?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Koror (29°C (84°F)), and 15 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Ulimang
Coolest
29°
Kloulklubed
Driest
264 mm
Ulimang
Warmest sea
29°
Koror

Ulimang is the warm end of Palau in December (29°C (84°F)); Kloulklubed the cool end (29°C (83°F)). On average it is about as warm as November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Koror.

Weather in December by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Koror 29° 22° 298 mm 29° 68
Melekeok Village 29° 22° 271 mm 29° 68
Koror Town 29° 22° 295 mm 29° 68
Medalaii Hamlet 29° 22° 293 mm 29° 68
Ngerbeched Hamlet 29° 22° 297 mm 29° 68
Ngerchemai Hamlet 29° 22° 298 mm 29° 68
Ngermid Hamlet 29° 22° 294 mm 29° 68
Meyungs Hamlet 29° 22° 293 mm 29° 68
Kloulklubed 29° 22° 271 mm — 68
Ngerekebesang Hamlet 29° 22° 293 mm 29° 68
Iyebukel Hamlet 29° 22° 298 mm 29° 68
Ngerkeseuaol Hamlet 29° 22° 298 mm 29° 68
Meketii Hamlet 29° 22° 295 mm 29° 68
Ulimang 29° 22° 264 mm 29° 68
Idid Hamlet 29° 22° 298 mm 29° 68
Ikelau Hamlet 29° 22° 297 mm 29° 68

Public holidays in December

  • Christmas Day
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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Palau in December?

Average daytime highs range from 29° in Kloulklubed to 29° in Ulimang.

Can you swim in Palau in December?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Koror at about 29°.