Olimarao
Island Remote Yap State atoll known for diving and reefs
Olimarao Atoll in Yap State: an uninhabited coral atoll and marine reserve prized for remote snorkeling, diving and seabird colonies; access requires boat or liveaboard arrangements.
Olimarao is a small, uninhabited atoll in Yap State of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is valued for its intact marine habitats and bird colonies.
The atoll comprises a coral rim with a central lagoon and largely undeveloped islets that provide nesting habitat for seabirds and important reef and lagoon environments for marine life. Visitors generally encounter no infrastructure and should expect natural, undeveloped conditions.
Like other remote atolls in the Caroline Islands, Olimarao has been used intermittently by local islanders for fishing and resource gathering but has no permanent settlement. It is recognised for its ecological importance rather than built heritage.
Olimarao lies in Yap State within the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean and is administered as part of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is one of the outer islands associated with Yap island.
- Access and facilities: Uninhabited and remote, access typically requires private boat passage and permission from local authorities; there are no visitor facilities on the atoll.
How to Get to Olimarao #
Olimarao is a small atoll in Yap State and is reached only by sea from Yap’s main island (Colonia) or other nearby islands. Travelers normally arrange boat transfers through local operators in Colonia; there are no regular commercial flights to tiny outer atolls, so plan transport and timing with local boat services in advance.
Best Time to Visit Olimarao #
Best visited in the dry season (roughly December-April) for calmer seas and clearer conditions around the atoll.
Weather & Climate near Olimarao #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 25°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2982 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).
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March
March is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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April
April is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (222 mm).
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May
May is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (251 mm).
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June
June is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (278 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (318 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (348 mm).
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September
September is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (275 mm).
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October
October is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (285 mm).
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November
November is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (270 mm).
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December
December is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Heavy rain (245 mm).
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