Philippines Palawan Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Palawan is high
Palawan Weather in August — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 31° / 25°
- Rainfall
- 410mm · 20 days
- Crowds
- Busy
As of 2026, Palawan in August averages a high of 31°C and low of 25°C with 410mm of rain over about 20 days. Monsoon peak.
August is high for Palawan.
Habagat monsoon peak — wettest period. Boat tours often cancelled.
Travel score
Palawan August Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
25°C
Rainy Days
20
410mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
83%
very high
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
20 km/h
Gusts 40
Sea Temp
29°C
perfect
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
35°C
Nighttime
26°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
20 km/h
Max gust 40 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Korean summer break
- Hotels reasonable
Cons
- Habagat monsoon peak 20 days/month
- Boat tours cancelled often
August Events & Festivals
- Korean summer continued
- Habagat monsoon peak
Palawan in August — Full Picture
Habagat monsoon peak — wettest period. Boat tours often cancelled.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Monsoon peak.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
31.7°C
24.3°C
5/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current31°C
25°C
17.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
30.7°C
24.7°C
13.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
30°C
23°C
4.3/mo
Palawan Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 30° | 23° | 4d·35mm | 9h | 76% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 30° | 23° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 75% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 31° | 24° | 3d·35mm | 9h | 74% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 32° | 24° | 4d·40mm | 9h | 74% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 32° | 25° | 8d·100mm | 8h | 76% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| 31° | 25° | 13d·215mm | 6h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 25° | 19d·360mm | 5h | 82% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 25° | 20d·410mm | 5h | 83% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 25° | 17d·285mm | 6h | 81% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 25° | 14d·210mm | 7h | 80% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| November (Best) | 30° | 24° | 9d·100mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| December (Best) | 30° | 23° | 6d·55mm | 9h | 77% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Palawan August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Palawan?
Palawan in August is high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Palawan in August?
Palawan August averages a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C.
Does it rain much in Palawan in August?
Palawan August averages 410mm of rainfall over about 20 rainy days.
What should I wear in Palawan in August?
Monsoon peak.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Palawan in August?
Palawan August sunrise is 05:55 and sunset is 18:15, with 12h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Palawan in August?
Palawan August air quality (AQI) averages 35, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 12μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Palawan in August?
In August, Palawan is great for Underground River, Indoor cultural, Puerto Princesa.
Is August peak season in Palawan?
Palawan August crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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