SeasonMapPhilippines in December
December is Philippines's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 14 destinations average 68/100, led by La Union at 83 — 28°C and 15 rainy days — while Baguio is cooler at 21°C and scores 81.
#7 of 12 months for Philippines · 14 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Philippines in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Union | Beach | 28°C | 86 mm · 15 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 2 | Baguio | City | 21°C | 118 mm · 20 days | 81 tier A | — |
| 3 | Coron | Island | 29°C | 165 mm · 12 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 4 | Vigan | City | 29°C | 45 mm · 10 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 5 | El Nido | Beach | 33°C | 180 mm · 19 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 6 | Palawan | Island | 29°C | 211 mm · 23 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 7 | Manila | City | 32°C | 117 mm · 10 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 8 | Bohol | Island | 34°C | 302 mm · 28 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 9 | Davao | City | 29°C | 146 mm · 16 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 10 | Boracay | Beach | 30°C | 274 mm · 28 days | 63 tier C | — |
| 11 | Dumaguete | City | 29°C | 219 mm · 25 days | 60 tier C | — |
| 12 | Puerto Princesa | City | 29°C | 211 mm · 23 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 13 | Siargao | Island | 27°C | 516 mm · 29 days | 58 tier D | — |
| 14 | Cebu City | City | 33°C | 272 mm · 28 days | 55 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Philippines in December
- Christmas and New Year peak · Coron and 4 more places · 18 Dec – 5 Jan
- The Ber months · Manila and 2 more places · 1 Sep – 25 Dec (usually)
- New Year's Eve firecrackers · Manila · 31 Dec – 1 Jan
- Strawberry season in La Trinidad · Baguio · 1 Nov – 15 May (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 7 of Philippines's 7 well-known places this month.