Philippines in October

October is Philippines's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 14 destinations average 58/100, led by Siargao at 71 — 28°C and 25 rainy days — while Bohol is warmer at 36°C and scores 65.

#12 of 12 months for Philippines · 14 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Philippines in October

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1SiargaoIsland28°C223 mm · 25 days71 tier B
2La UnionBeach29°C254 mm · 22 days68 tier C
3BoholIsland36°C381 mm · 29 days65 tier C
4BaguioCity22°C374 mm · 28 days62 tier C
5PalawanIsland29°C340 mm · 30 days60 tier C
6BoracayBeach32°C467 mm · 29 days58 tier D
7CoronIsland29°C383 mm · 25 days58 tier D
8El NidoBeach35°C380 mm · 30 days58 tier D
9DavaoCity30°C239 mm · 25 days57 tier D
10ManilaCity35°C202 mm · 19 days56 tier D
11ViganCity30°C306 mm · 23 days51 tier D
12Cebu CityCity35°C314 mm · 28 days50 tier D
13DumagueteCity29°C345 mm · 29 days50 tier D
14Puerto PrincesaCity29°C340 mm · 30 days48 tier F

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 October 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 October

  • The Ber months · Manila and 2 more places · 1 Sep – 25 Dec (usually)
  • Undas · Manila · 29 Oct – 2 Nov
  • Siargao International Surfing Cup · Siargao · 1 Sep – 15 Oct (usually)
  • Durian season · Davao · 15 Jul – 31 Oct (usually)
  • Raniag Twilight Festival · Vigan · 25 Oct – 2 Nov (usually)
  • Buglasan, festival of festivals · Dumaguete · 1–31 Oct (usually)

Seasons in force

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