Month guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in April
What April is really like in Palawan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Palawan. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The hottest, busiest stretch of the dry season, with Holy Week and Philippine summer holidays filling El Nido and Coron.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Palawan: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (32°C (90°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Cool dry season (December–February). Sunny, breezy and calm, with the most comfortable temperatures; Christmas and New Year are the most expensive weeks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Holy Week (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Puerto Princesa
Honda Bay island hopping
A short boat ride from Puerto Princesa's north side, Honda Bay's small islands include Cowrie Island, Luli Island (which partly disappears at high tide) and Starfish Island, with shallow snorkelling and white-sand beaches.
- Time needed
- Half a day to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Historic site · Puerto Princesa
Plaza Cuartel
Visit with the cathedral next door and the waterfront Baywalk in the late afternoon.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
Nature · Sulu Sea
Tubbataha Reefs
A marine park of two atolls and a reef in the middle of the Sulu Sea, about 150 km south-east of Puerto Princesa, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Time needed
- 4–6 nights on a liveaboard
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Sabang
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
Stay a night in Sabang and take the first boats of the morning, before day tours from Puerto Princesa arrive.
- Time needed
- Full day from Puerto Princesa
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palawan.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Palawan?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Palawan?
It is one of the best months to visit Palawan. The hottest, busiest stretch of the dry season, with Holy Week and Philippine summer holidays filling El Nido and Coron.
+How warm is Palawan in April?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palawan in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.