Palawan · Philippines
October
The monsoon eases but remains significant — a transitional month with improving conditions and low prices.
Strong option
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Palawan — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30°C
Low
23°C
Rain
130mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Palawan
Weather
Average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in October
- ↑Rainfall drops sharply from September — 130mm is moderate rather than prohibitive, and El Nido boat operators begin tentatively resuming tours on suitable days
- ↑Prices are still in the affordable range with good availability — a genuinely good value window if you accept some weather uncertainty
- ↑By late October, calm spells are long enough for multi-day island-hopping; travellers with flexibility can pick up tours at short notice when weather opens
What you sacrifice
- ↓October is still in the tail of typhoon season — weather windows are improving but not reliable; same-day cancellations remain a possibility
- ↓Water clarity is still recovering from months of monsoon rain; the visibility in the lagoons and dive sites is not at its best
- ↓The tourism infrastructure is only partially reopened — some resorts are still doing seasonal maintenance and staff numbers are reduced
How October compares to December (best month)
| Factor | October | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 3 |
| Crowds | 7 | 3 |
October in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Palawan, not across destinations. Methodology →