Season guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in the wet season
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jordan Balintac, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
South-west monsoon rain and swells, frequent tour and ferry cancellations, and the lowest prices. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 75 rainy days across June–September.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 75
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 12.6 h | 2/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 12.4 h | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 75 of the year's roughly 153 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Baragatan Festival — Palawan's provincial festival in Puerto Princesa (usually June)
Good choices for the wet season
Nature · Sabang
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
An underground river flows for about 8 km through a limestone cave beneath the Saint Paul Mountain Range before reaching the sea.
- Time needed
- Full day from Puerto Princesa
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Zoo · Puerto Princesa
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
Combine with Baker's Hill and the city sights on a half-day tricycle tour.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
Day trips in the wet season
- Nagtabon Beach (About 1 hour by car or van) — On Palawan's west coast across the mountains from Puerto Princesa, Nagtabon is a sweeping beach with a few simple resorts and Hen and Chicken islands offshore, far quieter than Honda Bay.
- 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.
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 wet season a good time to visit Palawan?
It is a trade-off: South-west monsoon rain and swells, frequent tour and ferry cancellations, and the lowest prices. The best months overall are January–April.
+What is the weather like in Palawan in the wet season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 75 rainy days over the season.