Best Time to Visit Philippines

The best time to visit the Philippines is from December to February as this is when the country and all its beautiful islands are most accessible.

Best time to visit

As with other tropical destinations, there are two very distinct seasons: dry and rainy. The dry season typically runs from November to May where temperatures are cooler at around 25°C to 30°C and a lot less humid, but still allow you to enjoy those sun soaked days poolside, while heavier and more scattered showers sweep across the country between June and October. It is key to remember that as the Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, the poorer weather conditions are localised and don't affect the entire country equally. The shoulder seasons May and November are the second-best time to visit as they are either side of the rainier season and exempt from the throngs of travelers during the peak season.

Monthly Climate Guide for Philippines

, Philippines

Average temperatures (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
89°F 4mm
Feb
91°F 3mm
Mar
94°F 4mm
Apr
96°F 4mm
May
97°F 10mm
Jun
97°F 18mm
Jul
95°F 16mm
Aug
92°F 23mm
Sep
92°F 25mm
Oct
91°F 19mm
Nov
92°F 7mm
Dec
91°F 13mm
Jan
88°F 9mm
Feb
88°F 14mm
Mar
91°F 9mm
Apr
92°F 5mm
May
91°F 7mm
Jun
91°F 9mm
Jul
91°F 14mm
Aug
89°F 10mm
Sep
90°F 8mm
Oct
90°F 10mm
Nov
89°F 14mm
Dec
88°F 16mm
Jan
85°F 30mm
Feb
86°F 21mm
Mar
88°F 23mm
Apr
91°F 18mm
May
92°F 20mm
Jun
91°F 22mm
Jul
90°F 15mm
Aug
90°F 17mm
Sep
90°F 19mm
Oct
89°F 15mm
Nov
86°F 21mm
Dec
86°F 25mm
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