Philippines in December
December is one of the best times to visit Philippines.
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High season
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 in December
Christmas Season High prices
The Philippines keeps the world's longest Christmas season; December brings peak demand and busy transport.
Where to go in Philippines
Manila (Luzon)Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its historic, cultural, and commercial heart, situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon island. The…
Puerto Galera Sabang (Mindoro Occidental)Puerto Galera is a municipality on the northern coast of Mindoro island, about three hours by road and ferry from Manila, and Sabang Beach is its most famous…
Coron (Palawan)Coron is a municipality in northern Palawan renowned for some of the world's best wreck diving — a fleet of Japanese warships sunk in 1944 now rests on the…
Tablas Binucot (Romblon)Tablas is the largest island in Romblon province in the Sibuyan Sea, known for its unspoiled beaches, marble quarries, and slow pace of island life largely…
Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental province on Negros island, often called the 'City of Gentle People' for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and large…
El Nido (Palawan)El Nido is a municipality at the northern tip of Palawan, famous for its dramatic limestone karst cliffs, hidden lagoons, and some of the most beautiful…
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