Month guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in August
What August 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
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Monsoon rain and swells peak; ferries between El Nido and Coron may be suspended.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Palawan: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Hot dry season (March–May). Hot and calm with the warmest water and Tubbataha diving; Holy Week and school holidays crowd El Nido and Coron.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Palawan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Zoo · Puerto Princesa
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
Known locally as the Crocodile Farm, the centre outside Puerto Princesa breeds the endangered Philippine crocodile and keeps saltwater crocodiles and other Palawan wildlife.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
Nature · Miniloc Island, El Nido
Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon
Choose a boat that visits Miniloc early or late in the day; the lagoons are busiest from late morning.
- Time needed
- Full-day tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
- Couples
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palawan.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Palawan?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Palawan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Palawan?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Monsoon rain and swells peak; ferries between El Nido and Coron may be suspended.
+How warm is Palawan in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palawan in August?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.