Northern Luzon, PhilippinesQuick decision
When to visit Northern Luzon?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–29°C in March
🌧 Least rain
51% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
July (89%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Banaue Rice TerracesMar–May — 2,000-year-old UNESCO terraces, spectacular views.
Mayon & Taal volcanoesNov–May — perfect cones, treks, lake inside a volcano.
Vigan & Ilocos coastNov–May — UNESCO Spanish colonial town, wild beaches.
Regional cuisineYear-round — Bicol express, pinakbet, Luzon lechon.
Monthly climate data
Northern Luzon weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 20°C | 26°C | 65% | 5.1 | 9.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 26°C | 58% | 4.5 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 21°C | 29°C | 51% | 3.8 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 31°C | 54% | 4.4 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 32°C | 66% | 7.0 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 32°C | 83% | 9.4 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 89% | 12.9 | 10.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 86% | 11.7 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 23°C | 30°C | 87% | 11.7 | 9.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 22°C | 29°C | 85% | 13.1 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 22°C | 28°C | 84% | 11.6 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 21°C | 26°C | 78% | 11.3 | 8.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 57% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 86% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 85% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 67% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 51% rainy days and 29°C.
July is the wettest month with 89% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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