Saipan weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was clear and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Jun. Saipan sits 209 m (686 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Saipan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 6%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–JunOff season Aug–Sep
About Saipan weather
Is it raining in Saipan right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Saipan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Saipan lately?
In the past 7 days, Saipan had 5 rainy days and 27.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Saipan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Saipan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Saipan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Saipan is Nov–Jun, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Aug–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in February to 29°C (84°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Saipan?
August is the wettest month, with about 302 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Saipan?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F).
Does Saipan have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb–May, Dec is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Saipan?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in February at about 28°C (82°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Saipan weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months