December · Philippines
Best time to visit Palawan in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palawan in December
Average temperature 27°C, 252 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 252 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Palawan scores 7.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 252 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palawan stretches between the Sulu and South China seas, with limestone islands, reefs and underground rivers.
December in Palawan — reliably good (12th best month)
December averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
252 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palawan in December?
- In December, Palawan averages 27°C, 252 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Palawan?
- December earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palawan in December?
- Expect about 252 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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