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Best Time to Visit Palawan

Palawan is known as the “Last Frontier” of the Philippines. 

The best time to visit Palawan is during the dry season from December to May, if you’re looking for maximum outdoor fun.

 

Best Time to Visit Palawan - Palawan Sky

Palawan in the Dry Season is Fantastic for many Reasons

Here is a short list of the all the benefits of visiting Palawan in the Dry Season:

  • The weather is great for outdoor adventuress
  • The sky is clear and humidity is low
  • The seas are calm which is great for island hopping.  Calm waters are best for seeing top spots like El Nido’s lagoons, Coron’s shipwrecks, and Honda Bay’s sandbars.
  • Waters have the best visibility for snorkeling and diving.
  • Ability to get to more remote attractions.  Roads and boat routes are more reliable, so you can visit more remote, beautiful locations.
  • Maximize options for finding tours. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is its most safe and scenic during dry months.
  • The last months of the year through December and January offer a lot of holidays, parades, and cultural events 
  • Wildlife watching is great during this season with birds, monitor lizards, and marine life are more active and visible.
  • Stunning sunrises and sunsets give you lots of opportunities for photography,
  • The early dry season months (December to February) balance great weather with manageable tourist levels

Once you’re decide when you’ll visit, be sure to see everything Palawan has to offer in our Palawan Travel Guide.