Capitol of Palau
The Capitol of Palau is a building located in Ngerulmud. Completed in 2006, it serves as the seat of government for the country and is the second most looked-up sight in Palau according to English Wikipedia data.
Planning a visit
The Capitol of Palau is located in Ngerulmud. The nearest airport is Roman Tmetuchl International Airport on Babelthuap Island, which is 17 km away. Visitors often combine a trip to the capital with a visit to Jellyfish Lake, situated 46.6 km from the site.
The climate remains consistent throughout the year, with average temperatures holding steady at 26 °C to 27 °C. Rainfall is frequent in all months. The driest months are March and April, which see about 20 days of rain each, while July is the wettest month with rain falling on about 30 days.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °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 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 322 | 265 | 234 | 218 | 341 | 487 | 501 | 380 | 346 | 342 | 324 | 327 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
