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Palawan Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Palawan, Philippines in August.

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Thinking about venturing to Palawan, Philippines this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Palawan in August

Palawan, Philippines is a region in Philippines. August in Palawan generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Puerto Princesa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Palawan, Philippines, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with an average of 219 mm (8.6 in) to heavy rainfall in El Nido with 322 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Palawan in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Palawan

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Palawan, Philippines?

Temperature range in Palawan (August)

Precipitation variation in Palawan (August)

Puerto Princesa

In August Puerto Princesa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
237 mm (9.3 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Princesa →

El Nido

In August El Nido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
386 mm (15 in)
322 mm (13 in)
370 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Nido →

Anepahan

In August Anepahan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
253 mm (10 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Anepahan →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Palawan in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Nido 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 322 mm (13 in)
Puerto Princesa 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)
Anepahan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)

Palawan weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Palawan, Philippines in August?

August in Palawan, Philippines brings poor weather. In Puerto Princesa, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Palawan, Philippines in August?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Princesa peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Palawan, Philippines get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Palawan, Philippines peaks during August. Puerto Princesa averages roughly 219 mm (8.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Palawan, Philippines?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Princesa, August may not be the ideal time to visit Palawan, Philippines.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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