Best time to visit Coron Island

The best time to visit Coron is from December through March during the dry season, when you can expect clear sunny skies with an average daily temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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Coron Island weather

Coron experiences a hot tropical climate with two distinct seasonal weather patterns: a dry season from mid-November through to mid-May, and a wet season from mid-May to mid-November.

What is the best month to visit Coron?
February is the best month to visit Coron – the weather is typically hot and sunny with little or no rainfall.

However, anytime during the dry season from December to March is good – you can expect clear sunny skies with temperatures averaging a high of 31°C (87°F).

Which is the hottest month in Coron?
The hottest month in Coron is usually April, with an average high temperature of 33°C (91°F), with very high heat and humidity, and a night-time low of 27°C (80°F).

However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature often exceeds 33°C (91°F).

The hot season lasts from mid-March through to mid-May, with an average daily high temperature above 33°C (91°F).

Which is the coldest month in Coron?
The coldest month in Coron is usually September, with an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F) and night-time low of 25°C (77°F)

The cooler season lasts from July through to mid-October, with an average daily high temperature below 31°C (88°F).

When is it sunniest in Coron?
The sunniest time of year in Coron is usually April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's nine hours of sunshine per day.

What is the humidity in Coron?
Coron experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 75% – 86%, reaching a high of 100% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Coron?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature. 

The average annual dew point in Coron is 24°C (75°F), and varies little over the course of the year. Typically, it's muggy all year round in Coron – almost every day feels muggy or oppressive.

When is the sea warmest in Coron?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Coron in May, when the water temperature averages 30°C (86°F), with good conditions for diving, snorkeling, swimming and surfing.

The sea temperature is good for swimming year-round in Coron.

Which month has the most rain in Coron?
July is usually the wettest month in Coron with 402mm (16in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 19 days at least.

The wet season lasts from mid-May through October, with a greater than 34% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The dry season lasts from November through to mid-May. The month with the fewest wet days in Coron is February, with an average of less than two days and 12mm (≤1in) of rainfall.

What are the windiest months in Coron?
The windiest month of the year in Coron is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from early-November to late-March, with average wind speeds of more than 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 11 knots).

The calmer time of year lasts from April through to early-November. The least windy month of the year in Coron is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction in Coron varies throughout the year.

Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Coron?
The risk of a tropical storm in Coron is greatest in November, with the likelihood of this happening is around 7%. The region is prone to tropical cyclones, which usually develop between October and December.

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Coron Island Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High season: From mid-December to May, including Christmas, New Year, Easter and Philippine school holidays during April and May.

Low season: June to September.

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Note: Meteorological data for Coron, Palawan, Philippines is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2012 to 2021, and is sourced from the closest weather station, San Jose, which is located 100km (62mi) northeast of Coron. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although actual weather conditions in Coron may vary slightly. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.

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Latest update: Best time to visit Coron, Palawan: 30 March, 2024

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.

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