Palawan weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Palawan in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Palawan in December?
Palawan is a region in Philippines. December in Palawan generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in El Nido with an average of 186 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with 209 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Palawan in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Palawan climate page.
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Popular destinations in Palawan
What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Palawan?
Average weather in Puerto Princesa
In December Puerto Princesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in El Nido
In December El Nido generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Palawan?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Princesa, December may not be the ideal time to visit Palawan.
On average, the best time to visit Palawan is in January, February and April with generally pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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