When to go to Palawan (Puerto Princesa)?
Puerto Princesa's underground river, among the longest in the world, is explored by paddled boat through chambers where stalactites catch the torchlight. Above ground, island hopping in Honda Bay means shallow turquoise water and sandbars, and at Sabang a long white beach lies pressed against the jungle. El Nido and Coron, karst towers rising straight from the sea, start from here.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Palawan (Puerto Princesa), aim for February to May.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Palawan (Puerto Princesa)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6 | 169 | 26 | 63 |
| February | 10.6 | 89 | 26 | 73 |
| March | 10.8 | 106 | 27 | 74 |
| April | 10.8 | 145 | 28 | 71 |
| May | 10.5 | 196 | 28 | 65 |
| June | 9.2 | 287 | 27 | 52 |
| July | 8.6 | 279 | 27 | 51 |
| August | 10.2 | 227 | 27 | 60 |
| September | 9.2 | 312 | 27 | 49 |
| October | 9.2 | 248 | 27 | 55 |
| November | 9.6 | 210 | 27 | 60 |
| December | 8.8 | 320 | 27 | 49 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Palawan (Puerto Princesa), the sunniest month is April, and the driest is February (about 89 mm). Temperatures peak in May (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 2,587 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Palawan (Puerto Princesa)?
- Puerto Princesa Underground River (UNESCO)
- Honda Bay (island hopping)
- El Nido and Coron (day trips)
- Sabang beach
Practical info
- Country: Philippines
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