Best time to visit Palawan
The best time to visit Palawan is during the dry season from January through April when you can expect clear sunny skies, hot weather with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and little or no rainfall.
Palawan weather
Palawan experiences a hot tropical climate with two distinct seasonal weather patterns: a dry season from late-December through May, and a wet season from June through November.
Average temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) to 33°C (91°F).
What is the best month to visit Palawan?
February and March are the best months to visit Palawan – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
However, anytime during the dry season from late-December through April is good – you can expect clear sunny skies with temperatures averaging a high of 31°C (88°F).
Which is the hottest month in Palawan?
The hottest month in Palawan is usually April, with an average high temperature of 33°C (91°F), with very high heat and humidity, and a night-time low of 26°C (79°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature often exceeds 33°C (91°F).
The hot season lasts from early-April through to late-May, with an average daily high temperature above 32°C (89°F).
Which is the coldest month in Palawan?
The coldest month in Palawan is usually February, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (88°F) and night-time low of 24°C (75°F)
The cooler season lasts from mid-November through to mid-February, with an average daily high temperature below 31°C (88°F).
When is it sunniest in Palawan?
The sunniest time of year in Palawan is usually April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's nine hours of sunshine per day.
What is the humidity in Palawan?
Palawan experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 73% – 80% over the course of the year. Typically, it's humid all year round.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Palawan?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Palawan is 24°C (75°F), and varies little over the course of the year. Typically, it's muggy all year round in Palawan – almost every day feels muggy or oppressive.
When is the sea warmest in Palawan?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Palawan in May, when the water temperature averages 30°C (86°F), with good conditions for diving, snorkeling and swimming.
The sea temperature is good for swimming year-round in Palawan.
Which month has the most rain in Palawan?
July is usually the wettest month in Palawan with 157mm (6in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 18 days at least.
The wet season lasts from mid-May through to early-December, with a greater than 34% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The dry season lasts from early-December through to mid-May. The month with the fewest wet days in Palawan is February, with an average of less than two days and 28mm (1in) of rainfall.
What are the windiest months in Palawan?
The windiest month of the year in Palawan is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-November to late-March, with average wind speeds of more than 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The calmer time of year lasts from late-March through to mid-November. The least windy month of the year in Palawan is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Palawan varies throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Palawan?
The risk of a tropical storm in Palawan is greatest in November, with the likelihood of this happening is around 5%. The region is prone to tropical cyclones, which usually develop between October and December.
Palawan Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 77 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 78 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 10 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 8 |
| Average monthly rainfall (≥mm) | |||||||||||
| 65 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 105 | 117 | 157 | 118 | 152 | 152 | 146 | 104 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 22 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: From mid-December to May, including Christmas, New Year, Easter and Philippine school holidays during April and May.
Low season: June to September.
Note: Meteorological data for Palawan, Philippines is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2012 to 2021, and is sourced from the weather station at Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS), which is located in Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in different locations on the island may vary slightly. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Palawan: 18 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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