Nauru
Practical guide
Nauru is in Micronesia. It has 12,025 inhabitants across 21 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Yaren. People speak English, Nauru and the currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
- Capital
- Yaren
- Population
- 12,025
- Area
- 21 km²
- Currency
- Australian Dollar · AUD
- Languages
- English, Nauru
- Time zone
- Pacific/Nauru
- Dialling code
- +674
- Domain
- .nr
When to go to Nauru
The best months to visit Yaren are June, September and October. In Yaren, daytime highs go from 29° in January to 30° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (269 mm) and the driest is October (109 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Weather in Yaren month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| rain | 269 mm | 241 mm | 195 mm | 185 mm | 123 mm | 114 mm | 155 mm | 145 mm | 119 mm | 109 mm | 126 mm | 240 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Nauru
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren.
What currency is used in Nauru?
Nauru uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
What language is spoken in Nauru?
In Nauru, people speak English, Nauru.
When is the best time to visit Nauru?
The best months to visit Yaren are June, September and October. In Yaren, daytime highs go from 29° in January to 30° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (269 mm) and the driest is October (109 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).