Monsoon by Country
Philippines
| Month | Monsoon Description |
|---|---|
| January | Tag - Lamig. Between December and February. It is dry season but with less heat.Excellent for travel to the Philippines, as temperatures are cooler, without being too cold. Rainfall should be minimal in this month. |
| February | Tag - Lamig. Between December and February. It is dry season but with less heat.Very similar to January, but with slightly warmer temperatures. It is a very high season for Asian tourism. |
| March | Tag - Init. Between March and May. It is the hot and dry summer. Continues to be a good month for travel to the Philippines. During Holy Week there may be problems of availability of accommodations. |
| April | Tag - Init. Between March and May. It is the hot and dry summer. The highest temperatures within the dry season are reached, as this is the last month before the rains. |
| May | Tag - Init. Between March and May. It is the hot and dry summer. If you don't mind the heat it is a good time to travel, as the chances of rain are low and it is ideal for touring the mountainous areas. |
| June | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Ulan. Between June and November. It is the wet seasonRains are noticeable in the north of the country, and will decrease southward as the month progresses. The Cebu area is still dry during this month. |
| July | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Ulan. Between June and November. It is the wet seasonRainfall is increasing and there is intermittent rainfall almost everywhere in the country, except around Cebu, which continues to have less rain. |
| August | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Ulan. Between June and November. It is the wet seasonAugust is very similar to July in terms of rainfall, but it is the beginning of the typhoon season. |
| September | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Ulan. Between June and November. It is the wet seasonRains are heavy and the possibility of typhoons is higher, a factor to take into account when planning a trip. |
| October | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Ulan. Between June and November. It is the wet seasonThe rain is decreasing and by the end of the month it will have practically disappeared. |
| November | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Ulan. Between June and November. It is the wet seasonBeginning of the dry season although there is still a chance of typhoons, you will find mostly good weather. |
| December | Tropical storms hit the Philippines between June and December, the worst affected areas are the northern and eastern areas of the island of Luzon, the island of Bicol and Eastern Visayas (Samar, Leyte).Tag - Lamig. Between December and February. It is dry season but with less heat.This is a very pleasant time to travel, as temperatures are the coolest of the year and the probability of typhoons is already very low. |
Festivals & events
Sinulog & Ati-Atihan
Celebration
Jan
Vibrant January street festivals in Cebu and Kalibo, among the country's biggest. Third week of January.
Panagbenga Flower Festival
Celebration
Feb
Baguio's month-long flower festival with grand float parades. Usually February.
Holy Week
Closures
Mar–Apr · approximate dates
The country largely shuts from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday; transport booked out. Dates late Mar–Apr.
From Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring.
Next date: 25–28 Mar 2027
Kadayawan Festival
Celebration
Aug
Davao's thanksgiving harvest festival celebrating fruit, flowers and indigenous culture. Usually August.
MassKara Festival
Celebration
Oct
Bacolod's 'City of Smiles' festival of smiling masks and street dance. Usually October.
Christmas Season
High prices
Dec
The Philippines keeps the world's longest Christmas season; December brings peak demand and busy transport.
