Palau
Palau in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Palau in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Palau in May?
- Ulimang is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in May; Melekeok Village is the coolest at 31°C (87°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Palau in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Koror (29°C (85°F)), and 15 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Ulimang
Coolest
31°
Melekeok Village
Driest
269 mm
Kloulklubed
Warmest sea
29°
Koror
Ulimang is the warm end of Palau in May (31°C (87°F)); Melekeok Village the cool end (31°C (87°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Koror.
Best places in Palau in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koror | 31° | 24° | 280 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Melekeok Village | 31° | 24° | 275 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Koror Town | 31° | 24° | 279 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Medalaii Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 278 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Ngerbeched Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 279 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Ngerchemai Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 280 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Ngermid Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 278 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Meyungs Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 278 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Kloulklubed | 31° | 24° | 269 mm | — | 69 |
| Ngerekebesang Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 277 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Iyebukel Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 280 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Ngerkeseuaol Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 280 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Meketii Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 279 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Ulimang | 31° | 24° | 270 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Idid Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 280 mm | 29° | 69 |
| Ikelau Hamlet | 31° | 24° | 279 mm | 29° | 69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Palau in May?
Average daytime highs range from 31° in Melekeok Village to 31° in Ulimang.
Can you swim in Palau in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Koror at about 29°.