Fais IslandFais Island at a Glance
About Fais Island
Fais Island is a small inhabited coral island in Yap State, part of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is one of the outer islands of Yap and is primarily a local, community-focused settlement.
The island has a single main village and a traditional island economy based on fishing and subsistence agriculture; visitors encounter local housing, village facilities and coastal reef areas. There are no large tourist facilities; travel is typically by small boat or local charter from Yap.
Fais shares the broad colonial history of the Caroline Islands, which passed through German, Japanese and then United States administration before becoming part of the independent Federated States of Micronesia. Local cultural practices and community structures have persisted through those political changes.
Fais is located in the western Pacific as part of Yap State in the Caroline Islands group, administered by the Federated States of Micronesia. It is remote from major urban centres and is reached from Yap’s main island by local sea or charter connections.
- Administrative status: The island is part of Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia and is one of the outlying inhabited islands of the state.
Best Time to Visit Fais Island
Fais Island is remote; travel windows are dictated by aircraft and charter boat timetables rather than conventional tourist seasons.
Weather & Climate near Fais Island
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2497 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 152 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 122 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 118 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 116 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 197 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 250 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 294 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 293 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 284 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 277 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 224 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 170 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Fais Island
Access is by small aircraft or by chartered boat from Yap proper; schedules are irregular and depend on weather and local arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Fais Island
- Arrange travel through Yap State's authorities; flights are infrequent and weather can alter schedules.
- Bring cash and supplies; facilities are extremely limited and there are no tourist infrastructures.