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Palawan in June
Rain in bursts and rougher seas. Prices drop and some days are perfect, but tours can be cancelled.
The straight answer
June is a month of real tradeoffs in Palawan. Rain in bursts and rougher seas. Prices drop and some days are perfect, but tours can be cancelled.
- Weather
- Humid, highs near 87F (31C), southwest monsoon arriving
- Crowds
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- Prices
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What June is like in Palawan
June brings the southwest monsoon, with highs near 87F (31C), bursts of rain, and rougher seas. Some days are perfect, but island hopping tours can be canceled when the coast guard halts boats. Prices drop. The Baragatan Festival brings street dancing and local food to Puerto Princesa. Tubbataha's season ends in mid-June, so divers should aim for the first half of the month.
This month suits budget travelers who are flexible. Families should expect some canceled boat days and plan a few beach or town days as backups. If you want reliable calm seas, plan for November through April instead.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Palawan this month.
Baragatan Festival
Puerto Princesa's provincial festival brings street dancing, trade fairs, and local food.
Lower prices
Resorts drop rates as the rainy season starts.
Last Tubbataha trips
The dive season closes in mid-June.
What to pack for June
- A rain jacket
- Quick-dry clothes
- A dry bag
- Insect repellent
Our timing tip
Book refundable tours, since the coast guard cancels trips when seas are rough.
Book Palawan for June.
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- Hotels for June
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Hotels in PalawanOpens a hotel search for Palawan in June, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
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Vacation rentals in PalawanWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in PalawanTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Palawan for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in June
Tubbataha dive season
Roughly mid March to mid June
The only window when liveaboards can cross the Sulu Sea to the reefs.
Baragatan Festival
June, around the founding anniversary of Palawan province
Puerto Princesa's provincial festival, with street dancing, trade fairs, and local food.
Things to do in Palawan
El Nido island hopping (Tours A to D)
Tour A covers the Big and Small Lagoons. Boats need coast guard clearance and are cancelled in rough seas, so book early in your stay.
Coron: Kayangan Lake and the wrecks
Kayangan's viewpoint is best early before the boats arrive. Wreck dives suit certified divers; snorkelers can see the shallower Skeleton Wreck.
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Permits are limited per day and required. Book through an accredited operator or the city permit office ahead of time.
Tubbataha Reefs
Liveaboard only, and only in the calm season from about mid March to mid June. Book a year ahead.
Port Barton
A slow village beach town between Puerto Princesa and El Nido, with island hopping minus the crowds.
Nacpan Beach
A long golden beach north of El Nido town. Go on a weekday afternoon.
Beat the crowds
- Do El Nido's Tour A as early as operators allow, or charter a private boat and run the route in reverse to hit the lagoons before the big groups.
- Avoid Holy Week, Christmas to New Year, and Chinese New Year week; resorts fill and prices jump.
- Split the trip between a busy hub and a quiet base like Port Barton or San Vicente.
- Book a few buffer days. In shoulder months, boat cancellations for rough seas can knock out a day or two of tours.
Know before you go
- The coast guard cancels island hopping and ferry trips when seas are rough, most often from June to October.
- The Puerto Princesa Underground River has limited daily permits and can close in bad weather or for maintenance; confirm your slot.
- El Nido charges an environmental fee (the Ecotourism Development Fee) for island hopping; keep your receipt for the length of your stay.
- Some small resorts in remote areas close or reduce services during the rainy season.
Palawan in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Palawan?
June is a month of real tradeoffs in Palawan. Rain in bursts and rougher seas. Prices drop and some days are perfect, but tours can be cancelled.
What is the weather like in Palawan in June?
Humid, highs near 87F (31C), southwest monsoon arriving.
Is Palawan crowded in June?
June is one of the quieter months in Palawan; most sights can be done without long waits.
What is happening in Palawan in June?
Tubbataha dive season (roughly mid march to mid june); Baragatan Festival (june, around the founding anniversary of palawan province).
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