Northern Mariana Islands Travel Weather
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When Is the Best Time To Visit Northern Mariana Islands?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Northern Mariana Islands depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Northern Mariana Islands
To avoid the rainiest months, it is best to choose the time between December and June for your trip; the prevailing sunny weather then is conducive to beachcombing, diving, water sports and walking.
You can also visit the islands during the rainy season, but increased rainfall and thunderstorms can make it difficult to relax. From July to October, expect the possibility of typhoons.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Saipan (°F)
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Season and weather by month
January - June
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Dry season - the best time to visit all the islands. Admittedly, rain will not be avoided, but it is not able to interfere with relaxation. Sunny days are conducive to sightseeing, beachcombing and water sports.
In April, Saipan lavishly celebrates the day of the island's patron saint San Vicente Fiesta Saipan - combined with music, dancing and street parades.
Holidays and observances in Northern Mariana Islands
- 20 Jan 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
- 17 Feb 2025 - President's Day
- 24 Mar 2025 - Commonwealth Covenant Day
- 18 Apr 2025 - Good Friday
- 26 May 2025 - Memorial Day
- 19 Jun 2025 - Juneteenth
- 01 Jan 2026 - New Year's Day
July - November
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
The rainy season bringing increased rains, storms and winds. Temperatures rise by several degrees, the air becomes hot and humid.
In July, a week-long Liberation Day Festival is celebrated - full of carnival fun, fireworks, local music and food.
Saipan hosts canoe races (Micronesian Cup) in October and the annual Marians Windsurfing Cup in November. These attract water sports enthusiasts from surrounding islands and neighboring countries.
Also celebrated in October is the Rota Island Fiesta (Rota's Fiesta). Then you can taste local cuisine and take part in colorful street processions, concerts and folk dance shows.
Holidays and observances in Northern Mariana Islands
- 04 Jul 2025 - Independence Day
- 01 Sep 2025 - Labor Day
- 13 Oct 2025 - Commonwealth Cultural Day
- 04 Nov 2025 - Citizenship Day
- 11 Nov 2025 - Veterans Day
- 27 Nov 2025 - Thanksgiving Day
December
Dec |
The first month of the dry season, there is a gradual improvement in the weather and a reduction in the amount and intensity of rainfall. Increasingly, sunny, cloudless days can be counted on.
Holidays and observances in Northern Mariana Islands
- 08 Dec 2025 - Constitution Day
- 25 Dec 2025 - Christmas Day
Capitol Hill
Wednesday 8 Jan
Humidity
76%Cloud cover
64%Wind speed
17.5 mphChance of rain
16%Capitol Hill
Thursday 9 Jan
Humidity
77%Cloud cover
13%Wind speed
17.9 mphChance of rain
52%Capitol Hill
Friday 10 JanHumidity
76%Cloud cover
5%Wind speed
17 mphChance of rain
58%Capitol Hill
Saturday 11 JanHumidity
79%Cloud cover
6%Wind speed
19.3 mphChance of rain
58%Capitol Hill
Sunday 12 JanHumidity
74%Cloud cover
42%Wind speed
22.8 mphChance of rain
39%Climate and Average Weather in Northern Mariana Islands
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.