Best time to visit Philippines
The best time to visit Philippines is February to April, when its 11 destinations average 81/100 for climate comfort — October is the weakest month, at 64/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 11 Philippines destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Philippines climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73 | 27.1°C | 181 mm | Baguio 89 |
| February | 80 | 27.4°C | 102 mm | Baguio 93 |
| March | 81 | 28.5°C | 95 mm | Baguio 91 |
| April | 78 | 29.3°C | 121 mm | La Union 88 |
| May | 72 | 29.5°C | 209 mm | Palawan 81 |
| June | 69 | 29°C | 260 mm | Siargao 83 |
| July | 65 | 28.6°C | 355 mm | Siargao 80 |
| August | 67 | 28.5°C | 301 mm | Siargao 82 |
| September | 68 | 28.6°C | 270 mm | Siargao 86 |
| October | 64 | 28.5°C | 320 mm | Siargao 73 |
| November | 71 | 28.3°C | 199 mm | Baguio 82 |
| December | 70 | 27.7°C | 222 mm | Baguio 84 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Philippines destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 11 destinations in Philippines
Philippines — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Philippines?
- February to April. Across Philippines's 11 destinations, March averages 81/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 28.5°C and 95 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Philippines?
- October, averaging 64/100 — mean highs of 28.5°C and 320 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Philippines?
- May, with mean daily highs of 29.5°C averaged across 11 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Philippines?
- July, averaging 355 mm of rain.