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Palawan Weather in May

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

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El Nido Puerto Princesa Anepahan

Are you planning a trip a to Palawan, Philippines in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Palawan in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°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.

For specific regional insights in Palawan, Philippines, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Anepahan with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with 196 mm (7.7 in).

Explore Palawan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Palawan — and find the best time to visit. (based on El Nido)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Palawan in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Palawan.

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

Temperature range in Palawan (May)

Precipitation variation in Palawan (May)

Puerto Princesa

In May Puerto Princesa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Puerto Princesa →

El Nido

In May El Nido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
313 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
11 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in El Nido →

Anepahan

In May Anepahan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
177 mm (7 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Anepahan →

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

In our records: Philippines May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Philippines in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Philippines reached 42°C (108°F) in Clark on May 23, 2014.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Nido 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Puerto Princesa 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Anepahan 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 177 mm (7 in)

Palawan weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Palawan, Philippines typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Princesa average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

In Puerto Princesa, the average daytime high in May is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Puerto Princesa records an average of 196 mm (7.7 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Palawan, Philippines.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Palawan, Philippines?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Palawan, Philippines with often unpleasant weather in Puerto Princesa.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Palawan.

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