December · Philippines
Best time to visit Puerto Princesa in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Princesa in December
Average temperature 28°C, 163 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 163 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Puerto Princesa scores 3.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 163 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Princesa is the base for Palawan's underground river and island-hopping in Honda Bay.
December in Puerto Princesa — the hardest end of the year
Days in December average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
163 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 12th 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Puerto Princesa — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa in December?
- In December, Puerto Princesa averages 28°C, 163 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
- December earns a 3.5/10 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 December?
- Expect about 163 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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