May weather forecast
Palau

May is part of the transition into Palau's wetter months, with elevated levels of humidity and rainfall. The maritime tropical climate remains consistent across the entire country. May experiences one of the year's highest monthly precipitation levels, frequently exceeding 300mm (11.81"). The temperature, however, stays within a warm and comfortable range from a minimum of 27°C (80.6°F) to a maximum of 32°C (89.6°F).

Wind conditions are largely consistent with those of April, maintaining an average speed of 15km/h (9.3mph). When compared with April, May sees an escalation in rainfall, but similar temperature and wind speeds are observed.

June, which comes after May, signals the onset of the wettest season for Palau. It continues the trend of increasing rainfall and maintains similar temperature ranges. Although May does not claim the most extreme weather statistics, it marks a decisive shift towards a wetter and more humid climate. Water visibility for diving further decreases, rendering underwater activities less optimal than in previous months.

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• Koror - May »
  May tends to be the warmest month in Koror with temperatures averaging a daily high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 28.1°C (82.6°F). On the last day of the month, in Koror sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:15 +09.
• Melekeok - May »
  Melekeok registers the highest average temperatures during the month of May, with peaks of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and lows of 28.1°C (82.6°F). The months with the highest UV index in Melekeok are February through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Klouklubed - May »
  January through December are identified as the coldest months in Klouklubed, Palau, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F). In Klouklubed, Palau, the coldest period comes during January through December, when the average high-temperature touches 31°C (87.8°F).