The Philippine Islands are a piece of paradise that tourists have not yet tasted properly. But there are so many interesting places to visit and things to do, just make sure you’ve chosen the right time to take the most out of your trip.
Check this travel guide to learn more when is the best time to visit Philippines, check the weather by month, get more information about rainy season and other important details for first timers, planning to spend vacation in this country.
Best Time for Beach Holidays
- Best months to visit: December to March.
- Average air temperature: during the day – +29 degrees, at night – +23 degrees.
- Average t of water: +24 degrees.
- Number of sunny days: 28 per month.
- Precipitation: minimal.
If your goal is to sunbathing and exploring beaches then the best time to visit Philippines is in calendar winter and early spring. It’s a dry season with no rain during all winter and no storms at the sea, so the water remains calm and clear. The ideal option is to go to the islands at the end of winter.
It is worth to remember that winter is the high tourist season in the Philippines, so prices go up significantly compared to other months.
The Philippines islands are perfect for beach holiday with its deserted islands and hidden lagoons, coastal surfer camps, beaches with a large selection of nightclubs, like popular White Beach in Boracay.
Also, winter and early spring are best time for diving in Philippines and cruises to the different islands of archipelago. But if you are a surfer, winter may disappoint you: due to the lack of wind, there are almost no waves off the coast of the islands.
Best time for Surfing in the Philippines
- Best months to visit: September-October.
- Average air temperature: during the day – +30 degrees, at night – +24 degrees.
- Average t of water: +28.5 degrees.
- Number of sunny days: 15 per month.
- Rainfall: 108 to 430 mm.
Board, windsurf, kite – you can enjoy any kind of these water sports, just discover the best time to visit Philippines, when the weather conditions are the most favorable.
The high season for surfers starts in September and lasts 2-3 months. It’s also a time for the World Cup in board skating that take place on the islands. In autumn, you can choose any part of the island for visit – perfect waves are guaranteed everywhere.
But if you don’t want to wait for the autumn period, then you can surf:
- November to April on the east coast;
- from May to August – on the western;
- Siargao resort – all year round (for professionals). Check our list of best surf spots in Philippines or discover about surfing is Sri Lanka.
Rainy Season in the Philippines
Calendar summer is not the best time to visit the Philippines islands, especially if you’re traveling with kids. The island and especially its northern part is hit by typhoons. This is a type of storm with strong winds and heavy rain. Such a weather can last up to seven days in a row – so, it can ruin your holidays.
Sometimes typhoons are devastating. For example, in 2011, more than one and a half thousand people died from this natural phenomenon on the island of Mindanao.
