Palau: where to swim in October?
Palau, in October: the sea is at 29.5 °C on average along the coast, from 29.5 °C to 29.6 °C depending on the spot. Where the water is warmest (29.6 °C), it is very warm. Almost lukewarm: you can get in without any cold shock.
Sea temperature, month by month
| Month | Average temperature | Depending on the spot | Where it is warmest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0 °C | 28.9 °C – 29.1 °C | very warm |
| February | 28.5 °C | 28.4 °C – 28.5 °C | very warm |
| March | 28.7 °C | 28.7 °C – 28.7 °C | very warm |
| April | 29.2 °C | 29.1 °C – 29.3 °C | very warm |
| May | 29.7 °C | 29.7 °C – 29.8 °C | very warm |
| June | 29.8 °C | 29.7 °C – 29.8 °C | very warm |
| July | 29.4 °C | 29.4 °C – 29.5 °C | very warm |
| August | 29.3 °C | 29.3 °C – 29.4 °C | very warm |
| September | 29.5 °C | 29.5 °C – 29.6 °C | very warm |
| October | 29.5 °C | 29.5 °C – 29.6 °C | very warm |
| November | 29.7 °C | 29.6 °C – 29.7 °C | very warm |
| December | 29.4 °C | 29.4 °C – 29.5 °C | very warm |
Compared with September, the water hardly changes in October. The warmest month: June (29.8 °C). The coldest: February (28.5 °C).
Nearby, in October
- Taiwan 27.0 °C · very warm
- Federated States of Micronesia 29.9 °C · very warm
- South Korea 21.0 °C · warm
- Australia 21.4 °C · very warm
- People's Republic of China 23.2 °C · very warm
- Marshall Islands 29.7 °C · very warm
- India 29.3 °C · very warm
- American Samoa 28.4 °C · very warm
- Finland 9.8 °C · cold
- Sweden 10.5 °C · cold
And right now?
At sea, 29.8 °C on average across 3 stations, from 29.8 °C (Bouée ancrée 52212) to 29.8 °C (Ngaraard, Babeldaob, Palau (219)). Palau: water temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in October?
Palau, in October: 29.5 °C on average along the coast, from 29.5 °C in the coolest waters to 29.6 °C in the warmest (average of the years 2011 to 2025).
Can you swim in October?
Where the water is warmest (29.6 °C), it is very warm. Almost lukewarm: you can get in without any cold shock.
What is the best month for swimming?
The water is warmest in June (29.8 °C on average) and coldest in February (28.5 °C). Where the water is warmest, it goes above 20 °C in these months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Where is the water warmest in October?
The warmest in October: Taiwan (27.0 °C), Federated States of Micronesia (29.9 °C), South Korea (21.0 °C). The coolest: Sweden (10.5 °C).
Where do these temperatures come from?
These are averages of the sea surface temperature from 2011 to 2025, computed from NOAA satellite images (OISST, one value about every 50 km), in a 100 km strip along the coasts of the main country: distant territories (overseas, remote islands) are not counted. It is an estimate, not a measurement taken at the beach: lakes and rivers are not included.