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Palawan Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Palawan, Philippines this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Palawan in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Palawan, Philippines in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Puerto Princesa with an average of 271 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Anepahan with 285 mm (11 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Puerto Princesa.

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Best Places to Visit in Palawan in October

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

Temperature range in Palawan (October)

Precipitation variation in Palawan (October)

Puerto Princesa

In October Puerto Princesa generally has very 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
271 mm (11 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Princesa →

El Nido

In October El Nido generally has very 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 poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
370 mm (15 in)
279 mm (11 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Nido →

Anepahan

In October 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 poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
285 mm (11 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Anepahan →

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In our records: Philippines October extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Philippines brought 494 mm (19 in) in Baguio on October 19, 2015.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Nido 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Puerto Princesa 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 271 mm (11 in)
Anepahan 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 285 mm (11 in)

Palawan weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Palawan, Philippines brings poor weather. In Puerto Princesa, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

Average temperatures in Palawan, Philippines during October range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Puerto Princesa.

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Palawan, Philippines, with Puerto Princesa averaging around 271 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Palawan, Philippines?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Palawan, Philippines due to the typically poor weather in Puerto Princesa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Palawan.

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