Palawan weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Palawan in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Palawan in October?
Palawan is a region in Philippines. October in Palawan generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Puerto Princesa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with an average of 271 mm to heavy rainfall in El Nido with 279 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Puerto Princesa receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.
For a closer look at October'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 in Palawan
What is the weather like in October for the 2 most popular destinations in Palawan?
Average weather in Puerto Princesa
In October Puerto Princesa generally has very 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 October El Nido generally has very 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 poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Palawan?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Palawan due to the typically poor weather in Puerto Princesa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and April offering mostly pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. The weather in June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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