Best Time to Visit Palawan
Philippines · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Palawan are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Palawan sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 31°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1558mm — October is typically the wettest month (~213mm) and February the driest (~31mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 24°C | 56mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 31° / 24°C | 31mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 32° / 24°C | 37mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 33° / 25°C | 49mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 33° / 25°C | 126mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 32° / 25°C | 157mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 24°C | 173mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 24°C | 173mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 32° / 24°C | 172mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 32° / 24°C | 213mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 31° / 24°C | 196mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 31° / 24°C | 175mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Palawan?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Palawan are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Palawan?
- April is typically the hottest month in Palawan, with average daytime highs around 33°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Palawan?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 213mm of precipitation.