El Nido

Palawan Weather in December

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

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El Nido Puerto Princesa Anepahan

Planning a trip to Palawan, Philippines this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Palawan in December

Palawan, Philippines 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 (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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 explore the conditions in Palawan, Philippines 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 (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with 209 mm (8.2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Palawan in December

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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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Palawan, Philippines?

Temperature range in Palawan (December)

Precipitation variation in Palawan (December)

Puerto Princesa

In December Puerto Princesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
219 mm (8.6 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
9 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Puerto Princesa →

El Nido

In December El Nido 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 unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
210 mm (8.3 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in El Nido →

Anepahan

In December Anepahan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Anepahan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Palawan, in Philippines.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Nido 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Puerto Princesa 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Anepahan 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Palawan weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Palawan, Philippines in December. The popular destination of Puerto Princesa averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Princesa peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Princesa records an average of 209 mm (8.2 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Palawan, Philippines.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Palawan, Philippines?

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

On average, the best time to visit Palawan, Philippines is in January with generally pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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