PH Northern Luzon, Philippines

When to Visit
Northern Luzon?

Northern Luzon — Banaue rice terraces, Sagada caves and colonial Vigan.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 17.1°N 121.55°E
MarchBest month
84°FOptimal temperature
51%Rainy days

When to visit Northern Luzon?

🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
70°F–84°F in March
🌧 Least rain
51% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
July (89%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10

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.

Northern Luzon weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January68°F79°F65%0.2in9.0h7.2/10
🌤️ February68°F79°F58%0.2in10.0h7.3/10
🌤️ March70°F84°F51%0.1in11.6h7.7/10
🌤️ April72°F88°F54%0.2in12.0h7.3/10
⛅ May75°F90°F66%0.3in11.4h7.1/10
⛅ June75°F90°F83%0.4in11.4h6.9/10
🌦️ July73°F88°F89%0.5in10.1h6.1/10
🌦️ August73°F86°F86%0.5in9.7h7.0/10
🌦️ September73°F86°F87%0.5in9.7h6.9/10
🌦️ October72°F84°F85%0.5in10.0h7.0/10
🌦️ November72°F82°F84%0.5in9.8h7.1/10
⛅ December70°F79°F78%0.4in8.0h7.0/10
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.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 31°F, 57% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 31°F, 86% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 29°F, 85% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 26°F, 67% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

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Frequently asked questions

March is ideal with 51% rainy days and 29°F.
July is the wettest month with 89% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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