August · Philippines
Best time to visit Puerto Princesa in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Princesa in August
Average temperature 28°C, 179 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
4.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 179 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Puerto Princesa scores 4.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 28°C, 179 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Princesa is the base for Palawan's underground river and island-hopping in Honda Bay.
August in Puerto Princesa — the hardest end of the year
Days in August average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
179 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.
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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Puerto Princesa — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa in August?
- In August, Puerto Princesa averages 28°C, 179 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
- August earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Princesa in August?
- Expect about 179 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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