Season guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in the transition
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Rain gradually eases and seas settle; good value with improving odds for boat trips. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 34 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 34
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the transition
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 | 11.7 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 34 of the year's roughly 153 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Good choices for the transition
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
Day trips in the transition
- Long Beach, San Vicente (About 1 hour by van or scooter) — About 14 km of almost empty beach with clear water on the west coast.
- Culion Island (About 1–1.5 hours by boat) — Culion was the Philippines' leper colony from 1906, and its town keeps a museum and archive of the colony's history, a hilltop church in an old Spanish fort and viewpoints over the bay.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the transition a good time to visit Palawan?
It is a trade-off: Rain gradually eases and seas settle; good value with improving odds for boat trips. The best months overall are January–April.
+What is the weather like in Palawan in the transition?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 34 rainy days over the season.