AI-generatedKoror at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 3,304 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Koror
Koror has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Koror is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Koror
The best time to visit Koror is all year round. The sea reaches 29.6 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is July with 368 mm of precipitation.
Koror through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Koror in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Koror in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Koror in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Koror in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February – March, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:4917:47
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:16 · evening 17:19–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:36 · evening 18:00–18:08
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Koror compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea warms from 29° to 30°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Koror in October?
In October, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 279 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min05:49 – 17:47
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Koror
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and February bring similar holiday weather to Koror (score 65 and 69). In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 28.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 20better |
| Rainfall | 279 mm | 226 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Koror month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January32° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In January, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 256 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in January69February31° · Sea 28° · 6.2 h
In February, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 226 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in February68March32° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In March, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 176 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in March67April32° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h
In April, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 207 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in April64May32° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In May, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 313 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in May64June32° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In June, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 350 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in June66July31° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In July, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 368 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in July68August31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In August, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 285 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in August68September31° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In September, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 282 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in September65October32° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In October, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 279 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in October64November32° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In November, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 276 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in November65December32° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In December, Koror is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 285 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Koror.
Koror in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Koror
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (25°), the warmest in October (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 68 | 32° | 25° | 28.7° | 6.2 h | 24 | 256 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 31° | 25° | 28.3° | 6.2 h | 20 | 226 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 32° | 25° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 21 | 176 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 32° | 25° | 29.0° | 6.8 h | 22 | 207 |
| MayMay | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.8 h | 27 | 313 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.6° | 5.3 h | 28 | 350 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.1 h | 27 | 368 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 31° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.6 h | 25 | 285 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.7 h | 25 | 282 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 32° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.7 h | 26 | 279 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.9 h | 27 | 276 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.8 h | 27 | 285 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
7.34° N, 134.47° E · 20 m · Pacific/Palau
Sea temperature in Koror
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Koror ranges from 28.3 °C in February to 29.6 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in June, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.3° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.7° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.3° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.6° | 30.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Koror
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Koror, 48 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Koror: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Koror has about 26 rainy days with 279 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Koror
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Koror
How breezy and how cloudy Koror is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Koror typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Koror: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Koror
How often the day gets hot in Koror (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Koror every day, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Koror
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Koror in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Koror has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 64 to 67).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 10 min
- Distance
- 12,190 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Koror compared
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Koror vs Ngerulmud
In October Ngerulmud has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs 65). During the day Ngerulmud is 1 °C cooler than Koror. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Koror | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 26 |
| Best time | All year | Jul – Oct, Dec – Apr |
Through the year
Palau in October: the best places
In October, Koror ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- KororThis page32°30°65
- 2Ngerulmud31°30°32
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Frequently asked questions about Koror
When is the best time to visit Koror?
The best time to visit Koror is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Koror?
The sea temperature in Koror ranges from 28.3 °C in February to 29.6 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Koror in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Koror?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Koror?
The wettest month is July with 368 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 176 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Koror get?
Koror gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.8 hours a day; in July there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Koror in?
Koror is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Koror?
A nonstop flight from London to Koror takes about 15 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,190 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Koror?
Koror has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 64 to 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 64, summer holidays 67, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 67.