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Sun & Beach Potential

86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, February, April

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Weather

24°C – 27°C

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🏖️ Planning your beach holiday to Philippines?

The best time to visit Philippines for a sun and beach holiday is March, February, April.

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in Philippines

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Boracay

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Busuanga (Coron)

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El Nido (Palawan)

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Siargao Island

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Philippines

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
66Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°122
February
84Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°80
March
86Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°75
April
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°88
May
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°178
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°254
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°289
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°294
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°269
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°273
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
25°235
December
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°161

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Philippines

When is the best time to visit Philippines for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Philippines for sun & beach is typically in March, February, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Philippines?

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Rainy season typically: May–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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