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Which Season to Choose?

Philippines, 7,000 islands between the Pacific and the South China Sea — beaches, diving, Banaue rice terraces and warm hospitality.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 14.6°N 120.98°E
FebruaryBest month
30°COptimal temperature
27%Rainy days

When to visit Philippines?

🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–30°C in February
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (92%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Beaches & IslandsDecember–May — Boracay, El Nido, Siargao and Coron.
🤿DivingNovember–May — Tubbataha, Apo Reef and Malapascua.
🌾Banaue Rice TerracesMarch–May — UNESCO terraces, Ifugao culture.
🐋Whale SharksNovember–June — Donsol or Oslob, swimming with giants.
👨‍👩‍👧FamilyJanuary–April — safe beaches, warm hospitality and affordable prices.

Philippines weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January23°C29°C35%2.310.1h7.9/10
🌤️ February23°C30°C27%1.410.6h8.1/10
☀️ March24°C32°C24%0.911.3h7.9/10
🌤️ April26°C34°C33%1.411.7h7.2/10
⛅ May27°C34°C60%4.711.9h7.0/10
🌦️ June26°C31°C87%9.311.3h7.0/10
🌧️ July25°C30°C92%14.09.7h6.1/10
🌦️ August25°C30°C88%11.49.9h7.0/10
🌦️ September25°C30°C92%11.99.2h6.1/10
⛅ October25°C30°C83%7.910.2h7.0/10
🌤️ November25°C31°C58%4.510.6h7.2/10
🌤️ December24°C30°C53%5.110.0h7.3/10
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.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 33°C, 39% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 30°C, 89% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 30°C, 78% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 30°C, 38% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

February is ideal with 27% rainy days and 30°C.
July is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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