Palawan Weather Forecast
Palawan weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Palawan is an island in Philippines. Palawan is an island known for El Nido lagoons and underground river.
Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Palawan with overcast. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 79°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Palawan is March and April. The climate is tropical. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 74°F.
Nearby highlights include Nacpan Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 5.4°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Palawan today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Palawan right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:34 PM, Aug 23 local time.
See the Palawan forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Palawan
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 79° | 5% | 3 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 78° | 82% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 89° / 77° | 96% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 88% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 77° | 78% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 77° | 71% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 78° | 78% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 78° | 54% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 78° | 24% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 80° | 25% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 78° | 63% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 76° | 71% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 77° | 70% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 77° | 56% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 76° | 65% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 79° | 65% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
Climate in Palawan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 75° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 85° | 74° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 86° | 74° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 88° | 76° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 89° | 78° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 78° | 10,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 77° | 10,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 86° | 77° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 77° | 12,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 77° | 10,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 86° | 77° | 9,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 85° | 76° | 9,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Palawan
Animated model layers. Pick a layer to load it.
Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Palawan
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Palawan
Go in March and April. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by beach in Palawan
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Palawan
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palawan?
Palawan is an island in Philippines. Its coordinates are 9.8349, 118.7384. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Palawan right now?
It is currently 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palawan?
March and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Palawan, which has a tropical climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palawan in?
Palawan observes Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00). The local time is 8:34 PM.
What are the top things to do in Palawan?
Popular options include Nacpan Beach.
What places are in Palawan?
Palawan covers 1 places in this atlas, including Nacpan Beach.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
