Weather in May in Palawan
Planning a journey to Palawan this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Palawan in May?
Palawan 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 and nighttime temperatures around 26°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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in El Nido with an average of 189 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with 196 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in Palawan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Palawan's yearly weather, check out our Palawan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Palawan?
Puerto Princesa
In May Puerto Princesa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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El Nido
In May El Nido generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Palawan?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Palawan with often unpleasant weather in Puerto Princesa.
Generally speaking, January, February and April provide pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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