Month summary
Philippines weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Philippines in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 34°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Philippines in April: 34°C and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Philippines in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Water at 31°C and lively beaches — April is peak swimming season in Philippines Spring marks the start of the good season in Philippines. Temperatures rise (34°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 29°C | 35% | 2.3 | 10.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 23°C | 30°C | 27% | 1.4 | 10.6h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 32°C | 24% | 0.9 | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 34°C | 33% | 1.4 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 34°C | 60% | 4.7 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 26°C | 31°C | 87% | 9.3 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 30°C | 92% | 14.0 | 9.7h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 88% | 11.4 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 92% | 11.9 | 9.2h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 30°C | 83% | 7.9 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 25°C | 31°C | 58% | 4.5 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 30°C | 53% | 5.1 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Philippines averages 34°C, 33% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
April vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Philippines in April
Is April a good time to visit Philippines?
April is an acceptable time for Philippines (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Philippines in April?
With 34°C max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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