Dumaran Island
Island Philippine island with mangroves and coastal communities
Part of Palawan’s Mimaropa region, Dumaran Island offers sandy bays, coral reefs and small fishing villages; visitors come for snorkeling, boat trips and basic beachside lodging.
Dumaran Island is an island in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines, administratively associated with the municipality of Dumaran in Palawan. It lies off the northeastern coast of Palawan island.
The island features coastal beaches, mangrove areas and nearshore coral reefs and is home to local fishing and village communities. It is accessed by boat from the Palawan mainland and nearby coastal towns.
Dumaran Island is part of the Palawan island group and sits within the Sulu Sea region of the Philippines, separated from the main Palawan island by channels and smaller islets.
How to Get to Dumaran Island #
Dumaran Island is reached by boat from Dumaran town or nearby ports; the nearest larger ferry/transport hubs are Dumaran municipality and parts of northern Palawan. From Puerto Princesa or Roxas, travellers usually take an overland transfer then arrange a boat to the island; local operators should be booked in advance.
Tips for Visiting Dumaran Island #
- Arrange boat transfers in advance from Dumaran town or Roxas; schedules are irregular and weather dependent.
- Explore Bao-Bao Falls and the mangrove channels; local guides can put together day tours that include snorkeling and village visits.
- Respect local customs and property: many beaches are community‑managed and informal paddock rules apply.
Best Time to Visit Dumaran Island #
November-May for the calmest sea conditions and best snorkelling.
Weather & Climate near Dumaran Island #
Dumaran Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2230 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Light rainfall.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (291 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (380 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (371 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (350 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
