PH Palawan · Autumn

Visit Palawan
in October?

Palawan in October? Not the best window — aim for March.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 10.21°N 118.99°E
27°CMax temperature
95%Rainy days
8.8hSunshine / day

Palawan weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
95% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.8/10)

Should you visit Palawan in October?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████████ 95%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 27°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.8h/d

Our take: Palawan in October is possible but March offers a score of 7.8/10 vs 6.5.

Palawan in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Autumn marks the end of peak season in Palawan. Temperatures drop (27°C) and rain returns (95% of days). With 95% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Palawan

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January22°C26°C67%4.410.7h7.3/10
🌤️ February21°C27°C57%3.111.0h7.6/10
🌤️ March22°C28°C55%3.011.5h7.8/10
⛅ April22°C29°C71%3.312.0h7.4/10
🌦️ May22°C28°C92%7.211.6h7.1/10
🌧️ June22°C28°C93%10.39.2h7.0/10
🌧️ July22°C27°C88%11.38.8h7.0/10
🌦️ August22°C27°C85%9.910.2h7.1/10
🌧️ September22°C27°C94%12.69.2h6.9/10
🌧️ October22°C27°C95%13.18.8h6.5/10
🌦️ November22°C27°C89%8.410.4h7.0/10
🌦️ December22°C27°C89%8.810.1h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Palawan averages 27°C, 95% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.5/10. See methodology →

October vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Palawan in October

Is October a good time to visit Palawan?
October is an acceptable time for Palawan (score 6.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Palawan in October?
Yes, 95% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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