Federated States of Micronesia
Country · Oceania, Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia is a country in Oceania and the subregion of Micronesia. Its capital is Palikir, covering an area of 702 sq km with a population of about 114,000. It offers travellers a destination with unique sights and a tropical climate.
Highlights
The site covers 1 top sight. The primary attraction is Nan Madol, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
When to go
The climate data reflects averages at the capital, Palikir. Temperatures remain constant at an average of 26 °C throughout the year. Rainfall is high in all months, ranging from 294 mm in February to 520 mm in May. Rainy days occur frequently throughout the year, with February having about 21 rainy days and July experiencing rain on about 30 days.
Practical notes
The official currency is the United States dollar. The spoken language is English. Electrical power operates at 120.0 V using plug types A and B. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road. Time zones include UTC+10:00 and UTC+11:00.
Top sights in Federated States of Micronesia
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 389 | 294 | 382 | 511 | 520 | 472 | 483 | 463 | 469 | 483 | 439 | 443 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Palikir (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.