Best time to visit Marshall Islands

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The best time to visit Marshall Islands is May-October

While Marshall Islands is a popular destination to visit all year round, May-October is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

The warmest month of the year in Majuro, one of the most popular travel destinations in Marshall Islands, is September, where the average maximum temperature gets to around 29℃ (84℉). Temperatures can reach as high as 30℃ (85℉) on the hottest days in summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Majuro is around 24℃ (74℉). Temperatures can often differ in other locations in Marshall Islands, so be sure to continue reading if you plan on visiting elsewhere.

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Marshall Islands are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Marshall Islands usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Marshall Islands, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

August

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Marshall Islands seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Marshall Islands is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Best time to visit the top destinations in Marshall Islands

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
MajuroMay-October
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Top FAQs

Marshall Islands is in Oceania.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Marshall Islands:

The warmest month of the year in Majuro, one of the most popular places to visit in Marshall Islands, is August.
The driest month of the year in Majuro, Marshall Islands, is usually around February each year.

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