When To Go · Destination Guide
Wreck capital of Palawan with karst lakes, calm bays, and dugong day trips
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 27 sources
When to go
Coron is tropical year round.
Best overall window
Calmest seas, longest sun hours.
Outside that window
More rain and swell, possible typhoons AugOct.
Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.
The overall row stays visible so you can compare it against the currently selected scope.
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| Overall | Overall - Jan: Good | Overall - Feb: Best | Overall - Mar: Best | Overall - Apr: Best | Overall - May: Best | Overall - Jun: Tradeoffs | Overall - Jul: Tradeoffs | Overall - Aug: Tradeoffs | Overall - Sep: Tradeoffs | Overall - Oct: Tradeoffs | Overall - Nov: Good | Overall - Dec: Good |
These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Dugong Encounters
Best for Snorkel, Scuba
Nov to May
Boatbased viewing and snorkeling over seagrass in northwest Busuanga during calmer seas.
Lake Thermoclines
Best for Scuba, Freedive
Check current season
Barracuda Lake’s warm layers below cooler surface water create dreamy visibility gradients.
Jellyfish Caution
Best for Snorkel, Scuba
Jun to Oct
Higher chance of jellyfish in some bays during wet season.
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.