Fana IslandFana Island at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Fana Island
Fana Island and the Sonsorol group are best reached in the drier months when sea conditions are gentler; travel remains dependent on charter logistics.
Dry season
Dec-Apr · ~25-30°C
Calmer seas and better conditions for small-boat landings; clearer snorkeling.
Wet season
May-Nov · ~24-30°C
More rain and higher humidity; transport is less reliable.
Weather & Climate near Fana Island
Climate
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2965 mm/year), wettest in January, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Air Quality:
AQI 21
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 297 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 231 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 220 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 25° - 32° | 28° | 226 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 32° | 28° | 247 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 271 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 294 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 246 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 215 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 224 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 225 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 269 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Fana Island
Fana Island is reached by boat from Palau’s main islands or via inter-island charters; scheduled services are rare. Visitors typically arrange passage through local operators in Koror or by contacting Sonsorol state administrators. Expect multi-hour open-boat crossings and bring provisions.
Tips for Visiting Fana Island
- Arrange passage on a private boat from Kosrae or from the main islands of Palau - scheduled ferries to Sonsorol state are rare.
- Bring a rigid dry bag and insect protection; remoteness means no shops or services on the atoll.
- Respect local custom: Sonsorol communities are tightly knit and access may be limited - ask permission if landing on inhabited islets.