Things to Do in Palawan in June
June weather, activities, events & insider tips
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June Weather in Palawan
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
85°F
High Temp
77°F
Low Temp
0.3 inches
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
⚠ Thunderstorms build quickly over limestone cliffs. Seek low ground if you hear echoes. Lightning strikes on exposed karst are recorded every June. Do not wait for the second flash.
Is June Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + June lands between habagat and amihan winds. The sea around El Nido and Coron flattens. Dive boats reach Apo Reef and Barracuda Lake on 90% of days, not the usual 60%. Book now.
- + Domestic flight prices drop 25-30% after school holidays end. Puerto Princesa to Manila runs half-full. Ask at the counter. Earlier flights are often free.
- + Mango and cashew harvest hit Roxas and Taytay street stalls. Vendors roast fresh cashews over charcoal. Carabao-mango shakes coat the glass. Flavors vanish by July.
- + Sea-grass beds peak in June. Dugong spotting tours in northern Busuanga deliver. Guides quote 1 in 4 success rates, not 1 in 20. Worth the dawn wake-up.
Considerations
- − UV index hits 8 by 10am. Burn times drop under 12 minutes. Reef-safe sunscreen costs triple. Bring your own.
- − Afternoon squalls roll in fast. Kayak trips around Miniloc's Big Lagoon end near 3 pm. Thunder echoes off limestone walls. Head back.
- − Palawan hotels on main beach strips run generators most nights. Everyone cranks AC against humidity. Pack earplugs. Sleep matters.
Year-Round Climate
How June compares to the rest of the year
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 23°C | 0.2 inches |
| Feb | 28°C | 23°C | 0.1 inches |
| Mar | 29°C | 23°C | 0.1 inches |
| Apr | 30°C | 24°C | 0.1 inches |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 0.2 inches |
| Jun | 29°C | 25°C | 0.3 inches |
| Jul | 29°C | 25°C | 0.2 inches |
| Aug | 29°C | 24°C | 0.2 inches |
| Sep | 29°C | 24°C | 0.3 inches |
| Oct | 28°C | 24°C | 0.4 inches |
| Nov | 28°C | 24°C | 0.3 inches |
| Dec | 28°C | 24°C | 0.3 inches |
Best Activities in June
Top things to do during your visit
Calauit Safari & Dugong Snorkel Day
June's glass-calm Busuanga Strait lets small boats drift above sea-grass meadows. Dugongs surface every few minutes. Trips leave at 5:30 am. You're back by 1 pm. Calauit's zebras and giraffes greet dawn visitors with carrot hopes.
Booking Tip: Book 3-4 days ahead through Coron town operators. Insist on a maximum six-person boat. Bangkas can idle without anchoring on the grass bed. Current tours are in the booking section below.
El Nido Inland Lagoon Cycling Loop
Jeepney roads to Nacpan Beach are graded each May. June gives firm gravel and zero dust for a 25 km (15.5-mile) loop. Coast past steaming carabao wallows. Twin waterfalls run hard enough for a natural shower. Afternoon clouds drop the temperature 4 °C (7 °F).
Booking Tip: Rent in El Nido town the night before. Shops fit your frame and add a rain poncho. Start by 7 am. Beat traffic and storms. See bike-with-guide options in the widget below.
Estuaries & Firefly Paddle Tours
New-moon nights in June pull the lowest tides of the year. Mangrove roots glow with bioluminescent plankton. Iwahig River turns pitch-black by 8 pm. Fireflies mirror the Milky Way. Water holds 29 °C (84 °F). A T-shirt is enough.
Booking Tip: Time the trip for the three days around new moon. Operators post lunar calendars. Bring a dry bag for your phone. Splashes happen. Check firefly tours in the booking section.
South Cay & Reef Walking
Ultra-low tides on June afternoons expose a 1 km (0.6-mile) sand spit. South Cay links to coral heads by ankle-deep water. Giant clams and lettuce corals sit where they're normally 3 m (10 ft) down. The window lasts 90 minutes. Guides watch the clock.
Booking Tip: Only a handful of boats hold permits for the cay. Secure your slot at least a week ahead. Confirm the exact tide table the night before. Tours appear in the widget below under Coron trips.
Tubbata Reef Liveaboard
June delivers the first settled weather after habagat swells. Dive operators launch 3-day Tubbataha trips. Visibility hits 30 m (100 ft). No other tourist boats crowd the reef. Grey reef sharks patrol South Atoll at sunrise in packs of eight. Water stays 29 °C (84 °F). Leave the 5 mm suit at home.
Booking Tip: Boats fill fast. Book before you fly to the Philippines. Spaces sell in Manila first. Liveaboards from Puerto Princesa are listed below. Verify the ranger permit.
Where to Stay in Palawan in June
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for June travellers.
June Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
Mid June (week of province day, usually 15-22)
Baragatan sa Palawan Festival
Puerto Princesa's capitol grounds throw a week-long cultural fair. Nightly cashew-wine circles end in a mango-eeating contest. Tribes sell wild-honey sticks and gong music under fairy lights. Entry is free. Music runs till midnight.
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Insider knowledge and common pitfalls to avoid
Insider Knowledge
Catch the 6 am jeepney from San Jose terminal to Sabang. You'll reach the Underground River before queues form. Rangers admit the first 40 visitors before 8:30 am. Walk straight onto the paddle boat.
Cashew harvest means roadside vendors along the Roxas-Taytay highway sell warm roasted nuts. Prices beat Manila. Buy a 250 g paper cone. Stash it for boat snacks.
El Nido's inland lagoons obey the tides. June's mixed pattern opens Small Lagoon only after 11 am. Arrive earlier and you'll stare at a mud flat. Wait.
Puerto Princesa's Baywalk baywalk dies after 9 pm. The night food court behind the old public market fires up charcoal grills serving tamilok (woodworm) with spicy vinegar. Jump in a tricycle and ask for 'Bayan-bayan'. The place smells of smoke and sea salt.
Avoid These Mistakes
Book the 9 am Underground River slot. June mornings are crystal calm but afternoons get choppy. Later boats often cancel. You're stuck rebooking in peak heat.
Do not assume island-hopping tours run daily. Operators need minimum 6 passengers in low season. Show up solo and you may wait two days for a group. Check the chalkboard at the pier.
Do not rely on card payments. ATMs in El Nido and Coron hit withdrawal limits mid-month when crews get paid. Queue early or bring pesos from Manila. Cash is king on the islands.
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