The short answer
When to go to Puerto Princesa
The most comfortable window is roughly January to April, when rainfall is lowest, with Wikipedia's Palawan article noting that sea travel is calmest from about March to early June. April and May are the hottest, so for older travellers February and March are a good balance of dry weather and manageable heat. October to December is the wettest on the PAGASA normals, and boat trips to Sabang and Honda Bay can be disrupted, so keep a spare day in the wet months.
Month by month
Puerto Princesa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 56 mm | Drier and pleasant for boats and caves | |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 31 mm | Among the driest months | |
| March | 32°C | 24°C | 37 mm | Dry, hotter, with calm seas | |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 49 mm | Dry but hot; take shade seriously | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 126 mm | Hot, with the first heavier showers | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 157 mm | Wetter; trips still run on most days | |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 170 mm | Wet season; keep a spare day | |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 173 mm | Wet season; boat days can slip | |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 172 mm | Wet; plan flexibly | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 213 mm | Wettest stretch begins | |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 196 mm | Very wet; boats may be cancelled | |
| December | 31°C | 24°C | 175 mm | Rain easing; busier holiday period |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Puerto Princesa seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and March
- January: Drier and pleasant for boats and caves
- February: Among the driest months
- March: Dry, hotter, with calm seas
Good, with small trade-offs: April
- April: Dry but hot; take shade seriously
Possible, with planning: May, June, July, August, September and December
- May: Hot, with the first heavier showers
- June: Wetter; trips still run on most days
- July: Wet season; keep a spare day
- August: Wet season; boat days can slip
- September: Wet; plan flexibly
- December: Rain easing; busier holiday period
Best avoided with parents or children: October and November
- October: Wettest stretch begins
- November: Very wet; boats may be cancelled
Useful answers
Best time to visit Puerto Princesa: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Puerto Princesa?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Puerto Princesa, with April also good. The most comfortable window is roughly January to April, when rainfall is lowest, with Wikipedia's Palawan article noting that sea travel is calmest from about March to early June. April and May are the hottest, so for older travellers February and March are a good balance of dry weather and manageable heat. October to December is the wettest on the PAGASA normals, and boat trips to Sabang and Honda Bay can be disrupted, so keep a spare day in the wet months.
Which months should I avoid in Puerto Princesa with elderly parents?
October and November are the months to avoid with older travellers. Wettest stretch begins Very wet; boats may be cancelled
When does it rain most in Puerto Princesa?
October is the wettest month, with about 213 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 33°C.