Palawan weather in May

Palawan, Philippines
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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 high31°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low27°C / 80°F
Rainfall190 mm / 7.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days25 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 77°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind11 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.

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