Weather in December in Palawan
Planning a trip to Palawan this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Puerto Princesa. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Palawan in December, check out the map below. 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 explore the conditions in Palawan in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.For a more detailed look at Palawan's conditions throughout the year, check out our Palawan climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Philippines, check out our Palawan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Palawan?
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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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