Best time to visit Philippines

January is considered to be the cooler part of the dry season in the Philippines. The reasonable temperatures are comfortable both for sunbathing and sightseeing. However, they significantly drop at higher elevations in northern Luzon. The nights are especially cold there. Although the chance of rain is minimal in January, you can face lingering monsoons if heading to the eastern Visayas or the island of Siargao. The waters around Boracay and Palawan can be quite rough throughout January. Still, these locations will be perfect for enjoying the beach activities. Pack some lightweight clothes, a hat, and a sunscreen if planning a trip to the Philippines in January. And don't forget about an umbrella.

The weather in the Philippines in February still represents the dry season, with temperatures slightly higher than in January. It is warm, sunny, and the length of the day is slowly increasing throughout the month. The probability of rain is minimal across the islands, and sunny days usually dominate throughout the month. In the Cordillera region, it feels much cooler than in the south or in Manila. The temperatures of the seawater are pleasant enough for swimming or diving. However, the waters can be rough around Boracay and Palawan. If you're planning a February trip to the Philippines, mind packing all the essentials like breathable summery clothes and comfortable shoes. Sunglasses, a hat, and a reliable sunscreen are also desirable to be brought.

Everything is beginning to heat up in March, but it is still a pleasant time to visit the Philippines. The temperatures occasionally rise over the thirties in Manila. The same story in the southern parts of a tropical archipelago. You might even face around eight hours of sunshine a day. Fresh coastal breeze caress the resorts of Siargao and El Nido, and the water in the sea is perfect for swimming. Even though there is a possibility of rain in the Philippines throughout March, you are not likely to witness it. If you are in search of fresher air, head for the mountains where the temperatures are a bit cooler. However, you might need to hide from the scorching sun there anyway. Packing light longsleeved clothes along with sandals for your journey to the Philippines is always a good idea. Especially in March. Cover your eyes with sunglasses and the skin with sunscreen. A wide-brimmed hat is also a must-have.

Being the last month of a dry season, a popular time to visit the Philippines, April sees the most of heat, sunny days and blue skies, especially on the coastal beach resorts of Boracay, El Nido or Mactan. Diving is close to perfect activity throughout April as the visibility is fantastic, and the water is unbelievably warm. If you like cooler climate, an escape to northern Luzon with its tolerable temperatures sounds like a good idea. First things first, if you decided to go to the Philippines in April, make sure you packed a swimsuit to laze in heavenly water and sunscreen to be protected from the sun. Other essentials are light clothes, sandals, sunglasses, and a hat.

May is considered to be one of the hottest months in the Philippines with fair humidity levels around Manila. Mountainous Cordillera region, along with coastal resorts of Siargao or Palawan, faces more tolerable temperatures, but mainly it's sweltering throughout the country. As the wet season is ready to rush into, the showers are not uncommon by the end of May. However, it is the best relief from the humidity, and dry days still happen sometimes. First of all, pack an umbrella if you are planning a trip to the Philippines in May, as you never know when the rain might meet you. Don't forget to bring breathable clothes in light colors. That might help you to deal with hot conditions. Swimming suit and sunscreen will also be a good idea.

June is the month when the wet season is ready to commence. Rain showers make their way across the majority of the Philippines: they start in the north and then move to the south in the course of a month. However, the surroundings of Cebu or Bohol usually stay relatively dry in June. The landscapes go a lot, greener and prettier at that time. Humidity levels drop a little together with average temperatures. However, it is still unbearably hot around Manila. When you decided to take a trip to the Philippines in June, take care of bringing waterproof clothes and sandals with you. As the heat lasts, mind packing some light clothes which not shackle you.

The wet season runs on with substantial rainfall around the Philippines in July. Due to the downpours, the northern regions can be challenging to reach. So if you'd like to stay away from the heaviest precipitation, head off to southern parts of the country. Siargao, Bohol, or Cebu will suit perfectly. Even though rain is possible in those regions, it is mostly insignificant than in Manila or northern parts of the Philippines. Daily temperatures are comfortable and stumble near twenties and occasionally thirties. When you are planning your trip to the Philippines in July, mind packing your waterproof clothes to protect yourself from the rain along with comfortable clothes and shoes.

In terms of weather in the Philippines, the first part of August has very much in joint with July. The temperatures are moderate and pleasant during the month. Heavy showers are expected throughout most of the country, especially in northern Luzon and Cordillera. If you'd like to avoid the rain throughout August, southerly regions such as Cebu or Siargao with no dramatic weather changes are here for your attention. The second part of August is better to be avoided because of the increased chance of typhoons. Get prepared for your trip to the Philippines properly: in August you'll need all the waterproof clothes you have, especially shoes and poncho.

A high chance of heavy rainfall and typhoons is expected in the Philippines throughout September. Being one of the wettest months, September monsoonal rains mostly spread across the northern regions such as the island of Luzon. However, there are always places to hide from the worst weather conditions. These are southern Siargao, Bohol, or Cebu. Even though the showers happen there too, they are not very appealing to downpours, and the days there are mostly bright and sunny. The weather is mostly warm and pleasant across the islands. If you are daredevil and planning the September trip to the Philippines, mind packing waterproof poncho and shoes if you are traveling to northern regions, swimming suits and sunscreen will be fine for the south. However, the umbrella won't hurt there either.

Even though most of the rains clear away across the Philippines by the end of October, typhoons are still possible at the beginning of the month. Typhoon activity is rarely detected in the southern Palawan and Visayas while they are still possible in the northern regions and Luzon. Even though daily temperatures drop a little, the weather is still pleasant, especially at the end of the month, which makes it suitable for swimming and sunbathing. While planning a trip to the Philippines in October, you should take into account vagaries of the weather. Pack some essentials such as lightweight clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bathing suit. However, don't forget about the raingear to protect you from the rain.

November is the official start of the dry season in the Philippines. There is still a chance of typhoons, especially in the northern regions, so planning a trip at the end of the month sounds like the best idea — good weather and sunny skies throughout the Philippines will be here for you. Even though the temps are a bit lower than in previous months, it is still pleasant outside with humidity levels reducing day after day. If your vacation to the Philippines falls in November, you shouldn't be worried about the weather conditions. Especially if you packed waterproof clothes along with sunscreen and swimsuit. The weather is quite unstable throughout November, so bring everything that will make you feel comfortable.

Due to favorable weather conditions, December is deemed to be the one best months to visit the Philippines. The dry season is almost there, so the days are typically sunny, with minimal downpours and little chance of typhoons around the country. Temperatures are a bit cooler, and humidity levels continue to drop substantially. It is quite warmer in central and northern regions and cooler on the north. The mountainous Cordillera also sees the weather perfect enough to trek around the Banaue Rice Terraces. The essentials you should pack to the Philippines in December include breathable clothes, bathing suit, sunglasses, and, of course, sunscreen. Bring an umbrella with you just in case.