PhilippinesAverage weather for Palawan in May
It's hot in May in Palawan with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 28°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Palawan with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 28°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 28°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Palawan is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
In May, there is an average of 120 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Palawan in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
33°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
31°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
120 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
20 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Palawan?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Palawan. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Palawan runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2023, Palawan reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Palawan
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Palawan, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Palawan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Palawan, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 20 days of precipitation in Palawan.
Daily UV index in May in Palawan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Palawan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Palawan over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Palawan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Palawan over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Palawan, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Palawan
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Palawan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Palawan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palawan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
