Month guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in September
What September is really like in Palawan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Simon Hefti, Schweiz ( de:User:Nikswieweg ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Still wet, with typhoon risk further north affecting Coron; quiet and good value.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:05
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Palawan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Coron Bay
Coron Bay wreck dives
Dive with a centre that matches wrecks to your certification; penetration dives need advanced training.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Active
- Iconic
Beach · Matinloc Island, El Nido
Hidden Beach and Matinloc Shrine
On El Nido's Tour C, boats stop at Hidden Beach, a small cove reached by swimming through a gap in the rocks, Secret Beach and the abandoned Matinloc Shrine, a chapel on a headland with viewpoints over the western islands.
- Time needed
- Full-day tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Island · Bacuit Bay, El Nido
Snake Island and Tour B
Climb to the viewpoint on Snake Island first; the sandbar shape shows best from above at low tide.
- Time needed
- Full-day tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
Beach · El Nido
Nacpan Beach
About 17 km north of El Nido Town, Nacpan is a gently curving beach of about 4 km of pale sand backed by coconut palms, with a few simple restaurants and bars at the access point.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
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 September a good time to visit Palawan?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, January–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Palawan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Palawan?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wet, with typhoon risk further north affecting Coron; quiet and good value.
+How warm is Palawan in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palawan in September?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.