Guam
Territory · Oceania, Micronesia
Guam is a territory in Oceania and Micronesia with the capital Hagåtña. It covers 544 km2 with a population of about 169,000 people. The territory offers travellers a distinct island experience with local sights and cuisine.
Highlights
This site covers 1 top sight in Guam. The main point of interest is Two Lovers Point.
Food and drink
Local cuisine includes the traditional dish Kelaguen.
When to go
The climate data reflects averages only at the capital Hagåtña. Temperatures remain consistent at 26 °C to 27 °C throughout the year. Precipitation varies significantly by month. March and April are drier months with about 80 mm to 88 mm of rain over 10 to 12 days. August and September experience the highest rainfall, with 327 mm to 416 mm falling across about 28 rainy days.
Practical notes
Guam uses the United States dollar as its currency. The official languages are English and Chamorro. The electrical system operates on 110.0 V with type A and type B plugs, and driving is on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+10:00.
Food and drink to try in Guam
- Kelaguen
Top sights in Guam
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is August, with about 416 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 131 | 113 | 80 | 88 | 111 | 206 | 299 | 416 | 327 | 307 | 241 | 166 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hagåtña (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.