SeasonMapCoron (Busuanga) weather in December
Philippines
December in Coron: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Coron · #602 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Coron in December
Other months in Coron
Coron's forum calls late February into March dry season, with regulars reporting good odds of clear skies and excellent water visibility for diving. It can feel considerably hotter than the numbers suggest once humidity is factored in, so regulars pack accordingly and plan water activities for the middle of the day when the heat is at its worst.
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Coron climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 156 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Coron in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsAmihan, the flat-water months, Christmas and New Year peak, Year-end break in Philippines(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Coron's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCoron's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Coron in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Amihan, the flat-water months
15 Nov – 15 May · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe northeast wind settles Coron Bay and the island-hopping boats run every day. Twin Lagoon and Kayangan are at their calmest, and also at their most booked.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year peak
18 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight on the island and the hardest flights to get, since everything routes through Manila or Cebu on the same days the whole country is travelling. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Coron — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Coron?
Coron in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Coron?
- December in Coron: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 14 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Coron on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Coron in December?
- In December, Coron averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 26.9°C, with about 156.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Coron in December?
- Coron has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
Other months in Coron
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — December
Within 300 km: El Nido's Amihan, the calm months around 15 Nov – 15 May, and Boracay's Amihan season around 1 Nov – 30 Apr.