Climate guide for Coron, Philippines

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About Coron

Coron is a nature and wildlife destination in Philippines. Its setting includes Palawan island famous for Kayangan Lake, WWII Japanese shipwreck diving, and twin lagoons. Use the monthly scores to plan outdoor time around temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny days.

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When to visit Coron: the short answer

The best time to visit Coron is March, followed by February, January. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 29°C with 15 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 4.5/10.

Across the year Coron swings from 27°C in January to 30°C in May, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 15 mm in March to 455 mm in August. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Coron is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (30°C). Coolest: January (27°C). Driest: March (15 mm). Wettest: August (455 mm).

Coron month by month

January in Coron — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

January averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

February in Coron — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7/10

February averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 11.6 daylight hours.

It scores 7/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.

March in Coron — the year's strongest window

Best window · 7.1/10

March averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 71%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Coron at 7.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.

April in Coron — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

April averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 70%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

May in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

May averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 176 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

June in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.8/10

June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

249 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

July in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

July averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

436 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

August in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.6/10

August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

455 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

September in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

September averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

440 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

352 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

November in Coron — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

November averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Coron — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.9/10

December averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Coron — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Coron, Philippines?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Coron are March, February. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 7.1/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Coron year-round?
Coron has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 27°C in January to 30°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 7.1 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Coron?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Coron are July (3.2/10), September (3.2/10), October (3.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Coron?
August is the wettest month in Coron, averaging about 455 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 15 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Coron?
March sees the most sun in Coron, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Coron a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Coron is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Coron calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Coron: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

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