Palau in March

Dry-ish and calm; among the best months for diving.

No other month rates higher than March for Palau in this guide.

• Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands · Main islands and the southern lagoonbest weather

  Hot and humid all year (27–31 °C (81–88 °F)) with rain in every month. February to April is the driest stretch; June to October is wettest, with the south-west monsoon making some west-side dive sites rough in July–September. Palau is south of the main typhoon belt, but Bopha (2012) and Haiyan (2013) showed it can be hit.Hot and humid all year (81–88 °F (27–31 °C)) with rain in every month. February to April is the driest stretch; June to October is wettest, with the south-west monsoon making some west-side dive sites rough in July–September. Palau is south of the main typhoon belt, but Bopha (2012) and Haiyan (2013) showed it can be hit.

• Koror30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 14 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Youth Day

  15 Mar

  Public holiday; sports events.

• Youth Day and other local days (check)

  Mar · Koror

  Some offices close; check with your hotel.

• Dry-season peak

  Feb–Apr · Koror

  The calmest seas and busiest boats; book operators early.

Crowds · Palau

Medium

Prices · Palau

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Palau, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Koror, Babeldaob and the Rock Islands

  Best weather of the year (Main islands and the southern lagoon)

• Koror

  Dry season; calm seas.