Farallon de Medinilla
Island Uninhabited volcanic islet in Northern Mariana Islands
Farallon de Medinilla is an uninhabited Northern Mariana islet with restricted access due to historical and ongoing military use; civilian visits are generally not permitted.
Farallon de Medinilla is a small uninhabited island in the Northern Mariana Islands, administratively part of the Northern Islands Municipality. It lies to the north of the main populated islands of Saipan and Tinian.
The island is noted for its steep, rocky shores and limited vegetation; it has been used by the United States for military training activities and as a range, which has led to restricted public access. It is also recognised locally as nesting habitat for seabirds.
Farallon de Medinilla is located in the western Pacific Ocean north of Saipan and is administered as part of the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Access restrictions: The island is uninhabited and has restricted access because of historical use for US military training and live-fire exercises.
How to Get to Farallon de Medinilla #
No public transport to Farallon de Medinilla; the island is under U.S. federal and military control and is not open to civilian visitation. Any official or research visits must be coordinated with U.S. authorities and local Northern Mariana Islands government officials.
Tips for Visiting Farallon de Medinilla #
- Farallon de Medinilla is a restricted U.S. Department of Defense area-do not attempt to visit without explicit authorization.
- If researching the island, use official Northern Mariana Islands government and U.S. Navy archival materials rather than planning a visit.
- Respect local conservation and jurisdictional rules; access is tightly controlled.
Best Time to Visit Farallon de Medinilla #
Authorized visits, if ever permitted, are most likely in the drier months; generally the island is off-limits to the public.
Weather & Climate near Farallon de Medinilla #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1996 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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May
May is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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June
June is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (244 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (290 mm).
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September
September is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (321 mm).
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October
October is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (259 mm).
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November
November is hot with highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
