Best time to visit
Best time to visit Philippines
Our pick: May and NovemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: May, Nov. Busy and pricier: Dec–Apr. Quiet: Jun–Oct.
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The Philippines is driest from December to May, with March to May the hottest. Typhoon season peaks from July to October, especially in the north.
Month by month in Manila
- J24°
- F24°
- M25°
- A27°
- M28°
- J27°
- J26°
- A26°
- S26°
- O26°
- N25°
- D24°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Palawan and the Visayas are at their best from January to April.
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Questions people ask
When is typhoon season in the Philippines?
Officially June to November, with the most storms from July to October.
What is the warmest month in Manila?
May, averaging 28°C. The coolest is January, at 24°C.
When is peak season in Philippines?
Dec–Apr, when prices are highest. For better value, try May, Nov.