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Best time to visit the Philippines: month by month
Short answer
December to May, the dry season, is best, with highs of about 29–34°C and calm seas (around 9–19 rainy days a month in the data). March to May are the hottest months; June to November is rainy, with typhoons most likely from August to October.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 23°C | 15 | high |
| Feb | 30°C | 23°C | 11 | high |
| Mar | 32°C | 24°C | 9 | high |
| Apr | 32°C | 25°C | 17 | very high |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 19 | high |
| Jun | 31°C | 26°C | 25 | low |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 27 | low |
| Aug | 30°C | 25°C | 30 | low |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | low |
| Oct | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | low |
| Nov | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | medium |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 17 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Hot and dry, about 32–34°C; peak beach season and Holy Week crowds.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Rainy season, about 30–31°C, with frequent downpours and typhoon risk.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Wet, about 30–31°C, with typhoons possible until October and drying in November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dry and slightly cooler, about 29–30°C; the busiest season around Christmas.
Events worth planning around
- Sinulog festival in Cebu (third Sunday of January)
- Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan (January)
- Holy Week (March or April)
- MassKara Festival in Bacolod (October)
When to avoid
Avoid August to October if you want to avoid typhoons, and Holy Week and Christmas if you want lower prices.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit the Philippines?
December to May, the dry season.
When is typhoon season?
June to November, especially August to October.
When is Sinulog?
The third Sunday of January in Cebu.