Climate Insights for Kolonia

Kolonia Municipality, State of Pohnpei, Micronesia

Hottest
October
28°C peak
Coldest
July
26°C low
Wettest
May
353mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kolonia is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3444mm of precipitation falls per year. Kolonia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kolonia sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27°
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Average
Min

Kolonia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 230mm Feb Precipitation: 168mm Mar Precipitation: 276mm Apr Precipitation: 280mm May Precipitation: 353mm Jun Precipitation: 305mm Jul Precipitation: 308mm Aug Precipitation: 313mm Sep Precipitation: 294mm Oct Precipitation: 304mm Nov Precipitation: 291mm Dec Precipitation: 321mm
Precipitation

Kolonia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3444mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 287mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 353mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 168mm. That's 185mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 33km/h Feb Wind Speed: 35km/h Mar Wind Speed: 31km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 31km/h
Wind Speed

Kolonia is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 33km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kolonia, which began on March 20, 2026. Kolonia sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in October at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 26°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 909mm across the season with a monthly average of 303mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 926mm across the season with a monthly average of 309mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 889mm across the season with a monthly average of 296mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 719mm across the season with a monthly average of 240mm. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kolonia based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C
28 °C
33 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
35 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
29 km/h
280 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
305 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
308 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
313 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
294 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
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