Climate guide for Bohol, Philippines

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About Bohol

Bohol's Chocolate Hills turn brown in the dry season, and the tarsier sanctuary nearby protects one of the world's smallest primates. The Loboc river cruises, the Baclayon church and the diving at Balicasag island fill the days, and Panglao's beaches handle the evenings. December to May is the dry, busy season; the rainy months are quieter, and whale sharks and dolphins pass through the Bohol sea.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target March, May, April — that is where comfort scores peak (5.9/10). December is the weakest month at 3.6/10.
02Weather & what to pack
March averages 27°C with 79 mm of rain and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing
If budget matters most, May is the cheapest month (5.2/10) — expect weather trade-offs.

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When to visit Bohol: the short answer

Plan Bohol for March, with May, April close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 27°C with 79 mm of rain and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January.

Across the year Bohol swings from 26°C in January to 29°C in May, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 79 mm in March to 234 mm in July. In short, Bohol is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.3 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (29°C). Coolest: January (26°C). Driest: March (79 mm). Wettest: July (234 mm).

Bohol month by month

January in Bohol — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.1/10

Days in January average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

197 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 4.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Bohol — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Bohol — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.8/10

Days in February average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

138 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

March in Bohol tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 5.9/10

March averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bohol at 5.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

April in Bohol — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5/10

Days in April average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

131 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 5/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

May in Bohol: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

May averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 123 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 5.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

June in Bohol — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

Days in June average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

183 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

July in Bohol — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.4/10

Days in July average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 234 mm, but with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Bohol — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

August in Bohol — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.5/10

August averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 198 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 5.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

September in Bohol — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.6/10

September averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 172 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 5.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

October in Bohol — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.2/10

Days in October average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 227 mm, but with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Bohol — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

November in Bohol — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.2/10

Days in November average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

152 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 4.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Bohol — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

December in Bohol: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.6/10

December averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

226 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 5.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.

Flexible dates? March scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Bohol, Philippines?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Bohol are March, May, April. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 5.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Bohol year-round?
Bohol has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 26°C in January to 29°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.6 and 5.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Bohol?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Bohol are December (3.6/10), January (4.1/10), October (4.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Bohol?
July is the wettest month in Bohol, averaging about 234 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 79 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Bohol?
April sees the most sun in Bohol, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Bohol a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Bohol is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, May, April) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Bohol calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Bohol: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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