Climate Insights for Orukei

Kayangel, Palau

Hottest
May
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
February
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
July
431 mm rain17 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Orukei is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3,518 mm of precipitation falls per year. Orukei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Orukei sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Orukei is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 138.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Orukei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Orukei sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Orukei has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February 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.Orukei has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 277mmFebPrecipitation: 176mmMarPrecipitation: 168mmAprPrecipitation: 239mmMayPrecipitation: 309mmJunPrecipitation: 342mmJulPrecipitation: 431mmAugPrecipitation: 346mmSepPrecipitation: 311mmOctPrecipitation: 360mmNovPrecipitation: 269mmDecPrecipitation: 289mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.9inFebPrecipitation: 6.9inMarPrecipitation: 6.6inAprPrecipitation: 9.4inMayPrecipitation: 12.2inJunPrecipitation: 13.5inJulPrecipitation: 17inAugPrecipitation: 13.6inSepPrecipitation: 12.3inOctPrecipitation: 14.2inNovPrecipitation: 10.6inDecPrecipitation: 11.4in
Precipitation

Orukei is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,518 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 293 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 431 mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 168 mm. That's 263 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Orukei is a very wet location, receiving approximately 138.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 17 in of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 6.6 in. That's 10.4 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 27km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Orukei is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Orukei is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Orukei 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Orukei based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
25 km/h16 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
27 km/h17 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
23 km/h14 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
20 km/h13 mph
239 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h11 mph
309 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h8 mph
342 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
431 mm17 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
346 mm13.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
311 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
360 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
269 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
21 km/h13 mph
289 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in