The Philippines is a country in South East Asia made up of over 7100

islands. It's a country of radiant smiles and incredibly beautiful exotic

nature.

In an average season, lasting from November to May, some 5 million

people from different corners of the globe visit. Staying in the Philippines
offers everything from bustling cities and malls and inner peace in the lap of
pristine nature. Many Philippine resorts are ideal conditions for a beach
holiday.

Tourists who enjoy an active lifestyle, come to the Philippines to surf some
very secluded breaks. Here you can not only surfing, but also wind and kite
surfing. Surf is found almost on every island but at different times of the.
For example, on the East coast it is best to go between November to April.
In the summer the most "quoted" the Western part of the archipelago,
characterized in this season, stable winds. So, for Siargao, inhabited by
mostly professionals, the ideal conditions remain at all year round, but the
best waves are observed in September-October.
The Philippines have a hot tropical monsoon climate type, which is formed
in the archipelago with two main seasons: wet — with a relative time frame
from may to November and dry from November to April. Year round
weather characterized by high temperatures and a high level of relative
humidity, which with the advent of summer months is virtually 100 percent.

Weather and Climate

Spring in the Philippines
In March, there is a small but nonetheless noticeable increase in daily
temperatures. At this time the archipelago is dominated by Sunny and dry
weather. April along with May, is the hottest month of the year: during the
day the temperature can rise to +35 °C (95 °F).

The Philippines ranks highly as one of the finest places on the planet for
diving. This country has a huge number of dive sites, mainly concentrated
in Boracay, Batangas, Cebu, Mindoro and Palawan. The underwater world
of the archipelago is so bright and spectacular that it presents many
surprises, and encounters with marine life. The Kingdom of Neptune
dazzles with a variety of coral gardens (including blue), between which
branches and scurrying flocks of colorful tropical fish, it is likely to see giant
sea turtles, barracudas, sea cucumbers and whale sharks. The best time
for diving is from November to May, when it is possible to achieve visibility
under water up to 50 meters. However, be aware that at some dive sites,
these dates may shift slightly depending on weather and geographical
location. The reefs of Tubbataha offer the most comfortable conditions for
diving between March and the end of June.

Climate of the Spring Months

April
March May
Max average t°: +34
+33 °C (93(91 °F) Max average t°: +34 °C (93 °F)
Min average t°: +23
+22 °C (73(72 °F) Min average t°: +24 °C (75 °F)
Water t°: +29
+27.5°C°C(84
(82°F)
°F) Water t°: +30.5 °C (87 °F)
Sundial in the day: 98 hours Sundial in the day: 8 hours
Rainy days: 21 days
day Rainy days: 6 days
Precipitation: 15.5
13.5 mm (0.6")
(0.5") Precipitation: 67 mm (2.6")
(Manila)
Spring Holidays
March-April — Easter;
April, 9 — Day of valour;
May, 1 — labour Day.

Summer in the Philippines

Summer in the Philippines "raging" passions. At least 20 to 30 rainy days

because the impact of the southwest monsoon, humidity level soar to the
maximum. That's why summer weather, only one degree greater than the
winter temperature data is transferred is much more difficult. A feeling of
stuffiness does not leave and in the evening, which due to the long daylight
comes rather late. The air just does not have time to cool, so the
temperature falls to an average of +27 °C (81 °F).

June is the most busy month in terms of natural disasters, however,

swimming in the sea, warmed to a state of fresh milk, is not nice for
everyone. Often due to the large disturbance of the sea throws to the shore
algae, causing water blooms heavily, exuding an unpleasant smell. In July
and August the rainfall is much stronger and longer. Because of the
abundance of rainfall often floods and mudslides, paralyze large areas. In
addition, in some regions, devastating typhoons hit. In general, summer
weather does not allow much relief.

Typhoons can hit the Philippines at any time of the year with the months
from June to September being the most active
The southwest monsoon rain clouds, leading to periodic heavy rains for
roughly 10-11 days of the month.

Climate of the Summer Months

July
June August
Max average t°: +31
+33 °C (88(91 °F) Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F)
Min average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Min average t°: +24 °C (75 °F)
Water t°: +30
+30.5°C°C(86
(87°F)
°F) Water t°: +29 °C (84 °F)
Sundial in the day: 7 hours Sundial in the day: 7 hours
Rainy days: 15
11 days Rainy days: 22 days
Precipitation: 319
131 mm (12.6")
(5.2") Precipitation: 230 mm (9.1")
(Manila)
Summer Holidays
June, 12 — independence Day;
August, 21 — anniversary of the death of Benigno Aquino.

Autumn in the Philippines

The first half of autumn in the climate plan is not much different from July
and August. Rains come almost every day, hot weather persists. Slightly
less risk of precipitation of the North-Western part of Miranda, the East of
the Islands of Cebu, Mindoro, Panay and Negros. Catastrophic flooding,
typhoons (particularly in Wikisky Islands and the largest island of Luzon)
,until the end of October.
November can be called a crucial period when in most parts of the
archipelago there is a significant improvement of weather conditions, but
quite comfortable staying on the Islands.

Climate of the Autumn Months

October
September November
Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F) Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F)
Min average t°: +23
+24 °C (73
(75 °F) Min average t°: +22 °C (72 °F)
Water t°: +29 °C (84 °F) Water t°: +28 °C (82 °F)
Sundial in the day: 6 hours Sundial in the day: 6 hours
Rainy days: 13
18 days Rainy days: 9 days
Precipitation: 119
224 mm (4.7")
(8.8") Precipitation: 135 mm (5.3")
(Manila)
Autumn Holidays
November, 1 — all saints day;
November, 2 — all souls day;
November, 30 — birthday of one of the leaders of the Philippine revolution,
Bonifacio.

Winter in the Philippines

Winter in the Philippines is high tourist season, since the rains, hurricanes
and typhoons are at the least. Weather stabilizes, it becomes much drier
and a little cooler due to the influence of northeast winds. However, some
resorts in the Eastern part of the archipelago may experience heavy rains.
As a rule, they begin in the evening or at night, but in the morning the sky is
striking in its "purity".

The lowest temperature recorded high in the mountains and in the Central
part of the country, several in the South hotter than the North. Evenings are
very pleasant, as the air is cooled to +23 °C (73 °F). This is the perfect time
for a beach holiday: the temperature of water and air in perfect proportions,
strong waves there, and the sun isn't as aggressive as in the summer.

Climate of the Winter Months

 January
December February
Max average t°: +30 °C (86 °F) Max average t°: +31 °C (88 °F)
Min average t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Min average t°: +21 °C (70 °F)
Water t°: +26.5
+27.5 °C (80
(82 °F) Water t°: +26.5 °C (80 °F)
Sundial in the day: 6 hours Sundial in the day: 7 hours
Rainy days: 37 days Rainy days: 2 days
Precipitation: 82
27 mm (3.2")
(1.1") Precipitation: 13 mm (0.5")
(Manila)
Winter Holidays

December, 30 — the birthday of national hero rizal;

December 31 — New year's eve;
January, 1 — New Year;
February, 25 — people power revolution anniversary.