Month guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in November
What November is really like in Palawan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jordan Balintac, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Rain easing and seas calming as the north-east monsoon sets in; tours run more reliably.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-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 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:40
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Wet season (June–September). South-west monsoon rain and swells, frequent tour and ferry cancellations, and the lowest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Palawan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · Busuanga
Calauit Safari Park
It is a long trip from Coron Town by road and boat; go early and combine it with a beach stop.
- Time needed
- Full day from Coron
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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
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 15 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 November a good time to visit Palawan?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Palawan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Palawan?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain easing and seas calming as the north-east monsoon sets in; tours run more reliably.
+How warm is Palawan in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palawan in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.