December · Philippines
Best time to visit Sagada in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sagada in December
Average temperature 24°C, 69 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Sagada scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 24°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sagada hangs in Cordillera cloud forest-hanging coffins, Sumaguing Cave spelunking, and rice-terrace sunrise hikes. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December in Sagada: strong conditions, 4th of 12
Trail conditions at 24°C (75°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in December; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Sagada — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sagada in December?
- In December, Sagada averages 24°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Sagada?
- December earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sagada in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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