Saipan Travel Guide

City City in Northern Mariana Islands known for tourism

War cemeteries and coral bommies sit close together on Saipan; divers head for the Grotto and Managaha, while chowders, Chamorro BBQ and WWII relics tag along the shore.

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Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Mariana capital island with WWII sites and beaches

Island

Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands

Pacific island with WWII airfields and historic sites

Island

Aguiguan

Small uninhabited Mariana island with steep coastal cliffs

Island

American Memorial Park

Commemorative park honoring WWII, includes museum and beach

Park

Suicide Cliff

Cliff on Saipan, WWII civilian mass-suicide site

Cliff

Banzai Cliff

Steep cliff on Saipan, WWII mass suicide site

Cliff

North Field (Tinian)

Large WWII-era airfield on Tinian island

Historical Site

Sugar King Park

Seaside park and historic gardens in Saipan

Park

Best Time to Visit Saipan #

Climate

Saipan's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2067 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit

AprilMayJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (117 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 28°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

6.2 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (83 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

76 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 28°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

6.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.5h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (80 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

6.2 m/s

Wind

Breezy

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (91 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.8

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

123 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (250 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

250 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

306 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (347 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

347 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (271 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

271 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 29°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (125 mm) and breezy conditions.

78 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

24° – 29°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

125 mm

Rainfall

6.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.1h daylight