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Northern Mariana Islands Climate

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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.

Climate of Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands lie in two climate zones: sub-equatorial - in the north (Northern Islands) and equatorial - in the south (other islands). Weather conditions between these areas are similar due to the influence of the ocean and warm ocean currents. Thermometers on all islands reach 24°C - 30°C, water temperature is constant, oscillating between 27°C - 29°C.

All islands experience high 80% humidity, varied rainfall and accompanying typhoons and thunderstorms. The Northern Marianas has a distinct rainy and dry season.

The rainy season lasts from July to November. It brings hot air and increased precipitation, usually in the form of short and intense downpours combined with thunderstorms and strong winds. Despite heavy cloud cover, sunny days also occur during this time.

The dry season covering the months of December through June. It is slightly cooler, but sunny and less humid. The transient rainfall that occurs is not annoying.

Capitol Hill

Wednesday 20 Nov
Update 2024-11-19 01:20 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
83°F
Humidity
79%
Cloud cover
12%
Wind speed
18.6 mph
Chance of rain
97%
Capitol Hill

Thursday 21 Nov
Update 2024-11-19 01:20 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
83°F
Humidity
78%
Cloud cover
10%
Wind speed
16.1 mph
Chance of rain
45%
Capitol Hill

Friday 22 Nov
Update 2024-11-19 01:20 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
83°F
Humidity
79%
Cloud cover
4%
Wind speed
18.8 mph
Chance of rain
52%
Capitol Hill

Saturday 23 Nov
Update 2024-11-19 01:20 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
83°F
Humidity
81%
Cloud cover
6%
Wind speed
19.9 mph
Chance of rain
77%
Capitol Hill

Sunday 24 Nov
Update 2024-11-19 01:20 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
83°F
Humidity
81%
Cloud cover
7%
Wind speed
20.4 mph
Chance of rain
68%

Climate and Average Weather in Northern Mariana Islands

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Saipan
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RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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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.

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