Holiday Reef - Palawan

Best Time to Dive in Palawan

The warmest water temperatures in Palawan occur in January, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 29.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
• February: 29.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
• March: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
• April: 29.0°C (air: 28.6°C)
• May: 29.0°C (air: 29.1°C)
• June: 29.0°C (air: 28.5°C)
• July: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
• August: 29.0°C (air: 28.4°C)
• September: 29.0°C (air: 28.1°C)
• October: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
• November: 29.0°C (air: 28.2°C)
• December: 29.0°C (air: 27.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Palawan

• Alicia Annie Reef (reef)
• Amy Douglas Reef (reef)
• An Nhon Nam Reef - 5-20m (reef)
• Ardasier Reef (reef)
• ASIA PACIFIC - 0m (wreck)
• Bahura
• Bãi cạn Nâu Bắc Lớn - 5-15m (reef)
• Baker Reef (reef)
• Baker Reef - 5-20m (reef)
• Baker Reef - 5-20m (reef)
• Bamford Reef (reef)
• Bamford Reef (reef)
• Barque Canada Reef (reef)
• Bin Reef (reef)
• Block 1

Marine Life in Palawan

Home to 6 recorded species including 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sharks & rays.

Notable Species

• Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
• Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
• Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
• Fig cone (Conus figulinus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
• Noble Cone (Conus nobilis) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
• Bluespotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) - Sharks & Rays

Recommended Packing List for Holiday Reef

Based on average water temperature of 29.0°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories