Palawan, PhilippinesQuick decision
When to visit Palawan?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–82°F in March
🌧 Least rain
55% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
October (95%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
El Nido & LagoonsDecember–May — island hopping, hidden lagoons and karst cliffs.
Underground RiverDecember–May — Puerto Princesa Underground River UNESCO.
DivingNovember–May — Tubbataha Reef (March–June), pristine reefs.
Port Barton & IslandsDecember–May — deserted beaches, snorkelling and slow pace.
Monthly climate data
Palawan weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 72°F | 79°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 70°F | 81°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 72°F | 82°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 72°F | 84°F | 71% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 72°F | 82°F | 92% | 0.3in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 72°F | 82°F | 93% | 0.4in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 72°F | 81°F | 88% | 0.4in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 72°F | 81°F | 85% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 72°F | 81°F | 94% | 0.5in | 9.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 72°F | 81°F | 95% | 0.5in | 8.8h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 72°F | 81°F | 89% | 0.3in | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 72°F | 81°F | 89% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°F, 73% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 89% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 27°F, 93% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°F, 71% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 55% rainy days and 28°F.
October is the wettest month with 95% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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