Climate
The Philippines has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons. From June to September, the country experiences a rainy season brought by the southwestern monsoon; typhoons are common during this time. From October to February, the northeastern monsoon brings cold winds from the north, creating cool and dry weather. From March to May, the Philippines experiences hot summers. Coastal areas next to the Pacific Ocean experience year-round rainfall.
The country's average temperature can range from 78-90°F (25-32°C), with humidity around 77 percent. Highland areas are much cooler, with nighttime temperatures at night plunging to 68°F (20°C).
Local Weather
Choose a location below for the weather conditions in its vicinity.
Luzon
- Baguio: WWIS
- Cabanatuan: WWIS
- Calapan: WWIS
- Clark Air Field, Pampanga: NOAA
- Laoag: NOAA, WWIS
- Legaspi: WWIS
- Manila: NOAA, WWIS
- Masbate: NOAA
- Subic Bay: NOAA
- Tagaytay: WWIS
- Tuguegarao: WWIS
Visayas
- Catbalogan: WWIS
- Cebu: WWIS
- Dumaguete: WWIS
- Iloilo/Bacolod: WWIS
- Puerto Princesa: WWIS
- Roxas: WWIS
- Tacloban: WWIS
- Tagbilaran: WWIS
Mindanao
- Cagayan de Oro City: WWIS
- Davao City: NOAA, WWIS
- Dipolog: WWIS
- General Santos: WWIS
- Kidapawan: WWIS
- Surigao: WWIS
- Zamboanga: NOAA, WWIS
Links labeled "NOAA" go to current weather forecasts made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the auspices of the U.S. government.
Links labeled "WWIS" go to current weather forecasts made by the World Meteorological Organization's World Weather Information Service, under the auspices of the United Nations.
Recommended Clothing
Wear cottons and linens all year. Bring warmer clothes for cooler evenings or highland visits. Bring rainwear if you're visiting during the rainy season.
