Palawan · Philippines
August
The wettest month of the year — 270mm, maximum typhoon risk, El Nido tours essentially suspended.
Avoid
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Palawan — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30°C
Low
24°C
Rain
270mm
Sun
3.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Palawan
Weather
Very low
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in August
- ↑Palawan at its most deserted — for travellers who value solitude above all else, August offers empty beaches and a raw natural environment untouched by tourism
- ↑Prices are at their absolute minimum and accommodation is negotiable; a week-long trip costs a fraction of peak season
- ↑The Puerto Princesa Underground River and inland jungle experiences are still operable with local guides, offering a different perspective on Palawan
What you sacrifice
- ↓270mm of rain is the wettest month on record — it is not a question of rain disrupting plans, it is a question of whether plans are possible at all; El Nido boat operations are largely suspended
- ↓Typhoon season is at peak intensity — Typhoon-force weather systems can ground flights, close airports, and make evacuation impossible; travel insurance with cancellation cover is essential but may not cover weather delays
- ↓Accommodation quality suffers: some properties deferred maintenance until the low season, and the reduced staff and closed restaurants create a hollow experience
How August compares to December (best month)
| Factor | August | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 1 | 9 |
| Value | 10 | 3 |
| Crowds | 10 | 3 |
August in other destinations
Lisbon (26.5°C)Barcelona (28.6°C)Tokyo (32.1°C)Bali (29.9°C)Santorini (26°C)Paris (24.3°C)New York (27.7°C)Marrakech (35.8°C)Amsterdam (21.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (30.4°C)Bangkok (31.5°C)Istanbul (28°C)Vienna (25.9°C)Seoul (29°C)Dubrovnik (28.5°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.9°C)Kyoto (33.7°C)Phuket (31.3°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (18°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (33°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (33°C)Chiang Mai (31°C)Miami (33.3°C)Florence (31.8°C)Queenstown (9°C)Madrid (35.2°C)Porto (27°C)Edinburgh (19°C)Copenhagen (22°C)Budapest (28°C)Kraków (24°C)Tbilisi (31°C)Hanoi (32°C)Osaka (34°C)Goa (30°C)Cusco (20°C)Buenos Aires (15°C)Mykonos (30°C)Zanzibar (26°C)Sri Lanka (30°C)Costa Rica (25°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Palawan, not across destinations. Methodology →