water temps for Palau in early March

[jake11]

Any tips on what ml wet suit to bring for Palau in early March?

 

[bbarada]

We were there last March 6th thru 12th on the Aggressor. Water temperatures were 84 - 86 F. I wore a 1/2 mil for up to 5 dives a day. Others wore 3 mils.

 

[Mossman]

In most northern hemisphere dive locales, water temps are often coldest in March-May. I've been in Palau in March and in May and both times enjoyed 84 (+/- 2 deg) degree water every time (with no significant temp variation at depth). Also, topside tends to be a bit warm and humid so you don't have to worry much about losing heat from evaporation (though it can get chilly in a squall). 3mm hyperstretch was just fine for J and I on a liveaboard schedule, though thermal protection is always a subjective call.

 

[jake11]

We were there last March 6th thru 12th on the Aggressor. Water temperatures were 84 - 86 F. I wore a 1/2 mil for up to 5 dives a day. Others wore 3 mils.

Perfect! Thank you for the tip!

 

[jake11]

In most northern hemisphere dive locales, water temps are often coldest in March-May. I've been in Palau in March and in May and both times enjoyed 84 (+/- 2 deg) degree water every time (with no significant temp variation at depth). Also, topside tends to be a bit warm and humid so you don't have to worry much about losing heat from evaporation (though it can get chilly in a squall). 3mm hyperstretch was just fine for J and I on a liveaboard schedule, though thermal protection is always a subjective call.

Thank you so much!!

 

[guamrider]

There's lots of good info on Palau here, including water temps. " Palau Information

 

[jake11]

There's lots of good info on Palau here, including water temps. " Palau Information

thank you guamrider!