Palawan Weather

A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Palawan. The annual average is 31°C high / 24°C low — hottest in April (32°C) and coldest in January (23°C).

Annual avg
31° / 24°
Hottest month
April 32°
Coldest month
January 23°
Wettest month
August 410mm

Palawan Weather at a Glance

As of 2026

A quick summary of Palawan's year-round climate and the best time to visit.

Annual average
31° / 24°
Best time to visit
January, February, March
Hottest month
April (32°C)
Coldest month
January (23°C)
Wettest month
August (410mm)
Driest month
February (25mm)

As of 2026, Palawan's weather averages 31°C high / 24°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is January, February, March. The hottest month is April (32°C), the coldest is January (23°C), and the wettest is August (410mm).

Best Time to Visit Palawan

Palawan Weather Month by Month

Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.

Month High/Low Rain Rainy days Crowds
January 30° / 23° 35mm 4 Very busy Details →
February 30° / 23° 25mm 3 Very busy Details →
March 31° / 24° 35mm 3 Very busy Details →
April 32° / 24° 40mm 4 Very busy Details →
May 32° / 25° 100mm 8 Very busy Details →
June 31° / 25° 215mm 13 Busy Details →
July 31° / 25° 360mm 19 Busy Details →
August 31° / 25° 410mm 20 Busy Details →
September 31° / 25° 285mm 17 Moderate Details →
October 31° / 25° 210mm 14 Moderate Details →
November 30° / 24° 100mm 9 Busy Details →
December 30° / 23° 55mm 6 Very busy Details →

What to Wear in Palawan by Season

Spring (Mar–May) 32° / 24°

Hot tropical.

Summer (Jun–Aug) 31° / 25°

Monsoon peak.

Autumn (Sep–Nov) 31° / 25°

Monsoon end.

Winter (Dec–Feb) 30° / 23°

Tropical dry.

Palawan Weather FAQ

What is the best time to visit Palawan? +

For weather, January, February, March are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 30°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.

What are the hottest and coldest months in Palawan? +

The hottest month is April with an average high of 32°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 23°C. The annual average is 31°C high / 24°C low.

When does it rain most in Palawan? +

The wettest month is August (410mm over about 20 rainy days) and the driest is February (25mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 1870mm.

What should I pack for Palawan? +

Spring (Mar–May) averages 32/24°C — Hot tropical. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 31/25°C — Monsoon peak. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 31/25°C — Monsoon end. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 30/23°C — Tropical dry.

What is the weather in Palawan this month (June)? +

June averages 31°C high / 25°C low with 215mm rainfall over about 13 rainy days. Crowds are busy and prices are moderate.

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