Panaon IslandPanaon Island at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Panaon Island
Best during the dry season when boat services are more reliable and beaches are at their calmest.
Dry season
November-April · 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Calmer seas and better conditions for inter-island boat travel and beach activities.
Wet season
May-October · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Higher chance of rains and rougher seas; fewer tourists and greener landscapes.
Weather & Climate near Panaon Island
Climate
Panaon Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (3310 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 52
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilMayMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 445 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 308 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 260 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Very Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 195 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 216 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| July | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 243 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 191 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 206 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 257 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 370 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 442 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Panaon Island
Panaon Island is reached by ferry or boat from Surigao and by road/boat connections from Leyte. The nearest larger transport hubs are Maasin City (Southern Leyte) and Surigao City; local schedules vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Panaon Island
- If planning to island-hop, verify local boat schedules in advance - they can change with weather and low demand.
- Explore coastal villages for local cuisine: grilled fish and coconut-based stews are common and good value.
- Bring cash for small vendors; ATM access on some smaller islands is limited.