Wake Island
Island Remote U.S. atoll used for military and aviation
Remote U.S. coral atoll in the North Pacific with a military airfield; access is restricted and the atoll is noted for World War II history and aviation operations.
Wake Island is a small coral atoll in the central Pacific Ocean that is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It contains an airfield and limited government and contractor infrastructure rather than civilian tourism facilities, and access is restricted.
The atoll was the site of significant World War II events and later served as a strategic air-refueling and communications facility. The land area consists of several islets where the main airfield and administrative facilities are located; the atoll is remote from major population centers and is managed by U.S. authorities.
- Access restrictions: Access is tightly controlled; the atoll is administered by U.S. authorities and used for airfield and limited military and contractor operations, not general tourism.
- Historical note: The atoll has notable World War II history, including combat and occupation in 1941-1945; remnants and memorials related to that period remain on site.
What to See #
- Wake, Wilkes, and Peale islets: Three primary islets that make up the atoll-Wake, Wilkes, and Peale-form the land area; Wake contains the main airfield and infrastructure.
How to Get to Wake Island #
Wake Island is a remote U.S. territory with no scheduled commercial flights or public ferry service. Access is tightly controlled and generally limited to U.S. military or government-chartered flights or ships and requires prior authorization/permits from the U.S. government; there is no routine civilian access.
Tips for Visiting Wake Island #
- Recognize that Wake Island is closed to general tourism; visits require prior authorization from U.S. government authorities (U.S. Air Force/Dept. of the Interior) and are limited to official business.
- There are no commercial visitor facilities or accommodations-any approved trip must be coordinated well in advance with the sponsoring agency and include your own transport and logistics.
Best Time to Visit Wake Island #
Visits are constrained by restricted access; if permitted, the drier months (December-May) are generally easier for travel and sea conditions.
Weather & Climate near Wake Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (843 mm/year).
January
January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and breezy conditions.
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