Micronesia
Plan a visit or move to Micronesia with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Micronesia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Micronesia are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 25°C), and July the wettest (about 376 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 25.2 | 226 | 9.7 |
| February | 28.4 | 25.2 | 199 | 10.1 |
| March | 28.4 | 25.1 | 269 | 9.5 |
| April | 28.6 | 25.2 | 283 | 9.4 |
| May | 28.6 | 25.3 | 340 | 9.2 |
| June | 28.7 | 25.0 | 333 | 9.6 |
| July | 28.7 | 24.9 | 376 | 9.6 |
| August | 29.0 | 24.9 | 337 | 10.0 |
| September | 29.1 | 25.0 | 297 | 9.5 |
| October | 29.0 | 25.0 | 335 | 9.1 |
| November | 28.9 | 25.0 | 357 | 9.0 |
| December | 28.8 | 25.1 | 304 | 9.3 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1500
They were settled by the voyagers who sailed eastwards from the Philippines in approximately 1500 BCE.
- Documented history · 1300
These populations gradually moved southwards until they reached the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands by 1300 BCE and reconnected with the Lapita culture of the southeast migration branch of Austronesians moving through coastal New Guinea and Island Melanesia.
- Documented history · 1200
By 1200 BCE, they again began crossing open seas beyond inter-island visibility, reaching Vanuatu, Fiji, and New Caledonia; before continuing eastwards to become the ancestors of the Polynesian people.
- Documented history · 1000
Further migrations by other Austronesians also followed, likely from Sulawesi, settling Palau and Yap by around 1000 BCE.
- Documented history
They were settled by the voyagers who sailed eastwards from the Philippines in approximately 1500 BCE.
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01 · OverviewMicronesia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Micronesia took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Micronesia
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Micronesia
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06 · TravelTravelling through Micronesia
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir, and the total national population is estimated at 112,640.
02 · Q&AWhere is Micronesia located and what is its total area?
Micronesia is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 702 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Micronesia?
The official currency is Dollar (USD) and the recognized languages include en-FM, chk, pon, yap, kos, uli, woe, nkr, kpg.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Micronesia?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Micronesia include Weno, Tofol, Colonia, Palikir, Kolonia.
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