Palawan weather in May

May in Palawan: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Palawan · #507 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Palawan climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Rainfall | 190 mm / 7.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Palawan in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Palawan?
- May in Palawan: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 25 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Palawan on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Palawan in May?
- In May, Palawan averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 26.5°C, with about 189.9 mm of rain over roughly 25 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Palawan in May?
- Palawan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in May.