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Majuro

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Majuro at a glance

Best time
Feb
Warmest month
Sep · 28°
Warmest sea
Sep · 29.5°
Sunshine a year
2,280 h
Rain a year
3,307 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+12
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Majuro

Majuro has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Majuro is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

52

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: February

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:2118:19

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 06:08–06:49 · evening 17:51–18:32
Blue hour
Morning 06:00–06:08 · evening 18:32–18:40

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.

What is the weather like in Majuro in October?

In October, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 345 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 59 min06:21 – 18:19
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+12Pacific/Majuro

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %88 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Majuro

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.5°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 30.2 °C

Swimming season: All year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.5°8 in 10 years 28.8° – 30.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Majuro ranges from 28.3 °C in February to 29.5 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 30.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan28.4°27.9°28.9°warm
FebruaryFeb28.3°27.8°28.8°warm
MarchMar28.3°27.8°28.8°warm
AprilApr28.4°28.1°28.9°warm
MayMay28.7°28.3°29.0°warm
JuneJun28.8°28.3°29.3°warm
JulyJul28.9°28.4°29.5°warm
AugustAug29.2°28.6°29.9°very warm
SeptemberSep29.5°28.8°30.0°very warm
OctoberOct29.5°28.8°30.2°very warm
NovemberNov29.3°28.8°29.9°very warm
DecemberDec28.7°28.2°29.2°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Majuro

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,280 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 7.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Oct · 5.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.6 hDaylight 12.0 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Majuro, 47 % of the day.

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.

Sun protection

UV index in Majuro

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 it, 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.

Rain

Rain in Majuro: 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.

Per year
3,307 mm on 296 days
Wettest month
Oct · 345 mm
Driest month
Feb · 185 mm
OctoberRainy days 28Rainfall 345 mm

In October, Majuro has about 28 rainy days with 345 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Majuro

How breezy and how cloudy Majuro 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.

Year average
29 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 35 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 22 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Majuro typically peaks at 22 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 gets there all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
72 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Feb · 67 %
Cloudiest month
Oct · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 5.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Majuro: mostly cloudy, with about 5.6 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Majuro

How often the day gets hot in Majuro (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
0 days
Hottest month
Sep · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 28 °C

In October, Majuro has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.

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

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Majuro

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 (10+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (26°), the warmest in January (26°). 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) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 26°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5928°26°28.4°6.7 h21198
FebruaryFeb6028°26°28.3°7.0 h19185
MarchMar5828°26°28.3°6.6 h22194
AprilApr5728°26°28.4°6.3 h23250
MayMay5528°26°28.7°6.3 h26279
JuneJun5628°26°28.8°6.4 h26291
JulyJul5528°26°28.9°6.1 h28319
AugustAug5528°26°29.2°6.3 h27300
SeptemberSep5328°26°29.5°5.9 h27309
OctoberOct5228°26°29.5°5.6 h28345
NovemberNov5228°26°29.3°5.6 h26325
DecemberDec5528°26°28.7°6.1 h24311

Climate averages 1996–2025, 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

7.09° N, 171.38° E · 6 m · Pacific/Majuro

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Majuro

The best time to visit Majuro is in February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 29.5 °C. The wettest month is October with 345 mm of precipitation.

Majuro through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Majuro in spring

Mar – May

57

Fair

  • 28 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 71 rainy days in all

Majuro in summer

Jun – Aug

55

Fair

  • 28 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 81 rainy days in all

Majuro in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

  • 28 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 81 rainy days in all

Majuro in winter

Dec – Feb

58

Fair

  • 28 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 64 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Majuro for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Majuro

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

February has the better holiday weather in Majuro: score 60 against 52. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs. February, Majuro
MonthOctoberFebruary
Weather score5260better
Day high28°28°
Night low26°26°
Sea29.5°28.3°
Sunshine5.6 h7.0 hbetter
Rainy days2819better
Rainfall345 mm185 mmbetter
Muggy days3128better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

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

12 or more rainy days

Majuro month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

59January28° · Sea 28° · 7 h

In January, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 198 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in January
60February28° · Sea 28° · 7 h

In February, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 185 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in February
58March28° · Sea 28° · 7 h

In March, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 194 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in March
57April28° · Sea 28° · 6 h

In April, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 250 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in April
55May28° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In May, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 279 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in May
56June28° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In June, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 291 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in June
55July28° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In July, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 319 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in July
55August28° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In August, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 300 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in August
53September28° · Sea 30° · 6 h

In September, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 309 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in September
52October28° · Sea 30° · 6 h

In October, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 345 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in October
52November28° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In November, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 325 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in November
55December28° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In December, Majuro is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 311 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Majuro.

Majuro in December
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Majuro vs. Funafuti

In October Funafuti has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs. 52). During the day it is about as warm in Funafuti as in Majuro. The sea is about equally warm. Funafuti gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Majuro vs. Funafuti, in October
in OctoberMajuroFunafuti
Holiday score5257
Daytime high28°28°
Sea30°30°
Sunshine6 h7 h
Rainy days2822
Best timeFebMar – Nov

Through the year

OctoberMajuro 28°Funafuti 28°
MajuroFunafuti
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Planning a trip to Majuro

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Majuro 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.

Majuro has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 57) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    FairBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    55

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    55

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    52

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 28 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    57

    Fair

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 23 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 16 h 45 min
Distance
13,460 km
Time zone
UTC+12
Jet lag
About 11 days (11 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.

Frequently asked questions about Majuro

When is the best time to visit Majuro?

The best time to visit Majuro is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Majuro?

The sea temperature in Majuro ranges from 28.3 °C in February to 29.5 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Majuro in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Majuro?

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 28 °C.

When does it rain most in Majuro?

The wettest month is October with 345 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 185 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Majuro get?

Majuro gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.0 hours a day; in October there are 5.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Majuro in?

Majuro uses the time zone Pacific/Majuro, at UTC+12 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Majuro?

A nonstop flight from London to Majuro takes about 16 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,460 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Majuro?

Majuro has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 57) and its weakest during October half-term (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 55, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 57.

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