AI-generatedPuerto Princesa at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,230 h
- Rain a year
- 2,260 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Princesa is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Princesa
The best time to visit Puerto Princesa is in February. The sea reaches 30.0 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is October with 275 mm.
Puerto Princesa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Princesa in the dry season
Nov – May
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 138 rainy days in all
Puerto Princesa in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 135 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: February
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5317:48
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:21 · evening 17:20–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:40 · evening 18:01–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Puerto Princesa compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa in October?
In October, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 275 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:53 – 17:48
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Puerto Princesa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Puerto Princesa: score 47 against 28. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 47better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 27.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 275 mm | 91 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Princesa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January31° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h
In January, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 125 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in January47February31° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In February, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa – and yet one of the best months here.
Puerto Princesa in February39March32° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In March, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 111 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in March30April33° · Sea 29° · 7.7 h
In April, Puerto Princesa is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 91 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in April24May33° · Sea 30° · 6.5 h
In May, Puerto Princesa is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 199 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in May25June32° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In June, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 236 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in June27July32° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In July, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 232 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in July29August32° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In August, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 215 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in August27September32° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In September, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 251 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in September28October32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In October, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 275 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in October31November32° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In November, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 223 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in November33December31° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In December, Puerto Princesa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 213 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Puerto Princesa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 38 | 31° | 24° | 27.8° | 6.4 h | 17 | 125 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 31° | 24° | 27.5° | 7.0 h | 13 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 32° | 25° | 28.1° | 7.4 h | 15 | 111 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 33° | 25° | 29.3° | 7.7 h | 17 | 91 |
| MayMay | 24 | 33° | 26° | 30.0° | 6.5 h | 26 | 199 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 32° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.3 h | 27 | 236 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 32° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.0 h | 27 | 232 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 32° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.7 h | 26 | 215 |
| SeptemberSep | 27 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.2 h | 26 | 251 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.4 h | 28 | 275 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 32° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.9 h | 26 | 223 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.8 h | 24 | 213 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
9.74° N, 118.74° E · 20 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Puerto Princesa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto Princesa ranges from 27.5 °C in February to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.8° | 27.3° | 28.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 27.1° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.0° | 29.4° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.0° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.5° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Puerto Princesa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Puerto Princesa, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Puerto Princesa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Puerto Princesa has about 28 rainy days with 275 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Puerto Princesa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Puerto Princesa
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Princesa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Puerto Princesa typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 84 % of the sky over Puerto Princesa: mostly overcast, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Puerto Princesa
How often the day gets hot in Puerto Princesa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Puerto Princesa has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Puerto Princesa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Puerto Princesa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Puerto Princesa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 36) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 50 min
- Distance
- 11,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Philippines
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Languages
- Filipino, English
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +63
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Puerto Princesa lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Puerto Princesa vs El Nido
In October El Nido has the better holiday weather (score 38 vs 28). During the day El Nido is 2 °C cooler than Puerto Princesa. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Puerto Princesa | El Nido |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 29 |
| Best time | Feb | Jan – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Princesa
When is the best time to visit Puerto Princesa?
The best time to visit Puerto Princesa is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Princesa?
The sea temperature in Puerto Princesa ranges from 27.5 °C in February to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Puerto Princesa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Princesa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Princesa?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is October with 275 mm. The driest month is April with 91 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Princesa get?
Puerto Princesa gets around 2,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.7 hours a day; in July there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Princesa in?
Puerto Princesa is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Princesa?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Princesa takes about 13 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,080 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 36) and its weakest during May half-term (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 24, summer holidays 28, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 36.