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When to visit Philippines?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–86°F in February
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (92%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Philippines weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 73°F | 84°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 86°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 75°F | 90°F | 24% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 93°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 81°F | 93°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 79°F | 88°F | 87% | 0.4in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 77°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.6in | 9.7h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.5in | 9.2h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 77°F | 86°F | 83% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 77°F | 88°F | 58% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 86°F | 53% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 33°F, 39% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 30°F, 89% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 30°F, 78% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°F, 38% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 27% rainy days and 30°F.
July is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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