Climate guide for Siargao, Philippines

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About Siargao

Siargao is a beach destination in Philippines. Its setting includes Surfing capital of the Philippines famous for Cloud 9 wave, coconut palm forests, and rock pools. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit Siargao: the short answer

The best time to visit Siargao is September, followed by August, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: September averages 29°C with 162 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Siargao swings from 28°C in January to 29°C in September, a 1-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 162 mm in September to 583 mm in December. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Siargao is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (29°C). Coolest: January (28°C). Driest: September (162 mm). Wettest: December (583 mm).

Siargao month by month

January in Siargao — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

January averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

525 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 11 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Siargao — 2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

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

410 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

March in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

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

271 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

April in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

April averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

276 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

May in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

May averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

219 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 26 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

June in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.4/10

June averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

204 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

July in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6/10

July averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

255 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

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

August in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

August averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 187 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Siargao — the year's strongest window

Best window · 6.7/10

September averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 162 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Siargao at 6.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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.

October in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

October averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

222 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

November in Siargao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

November averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

336 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

December in Siargao — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

December averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

583 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Siargao — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Siargao, Philippines?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Siargao are September, August, June, May, October. September is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 6.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Siargao year-round?
Siargao has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 28°C in January to 29°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.7 and 6.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Siargao?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Siargao are January (4.7/10), December (4.8/10), February (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Siargao?
December is the wettest month in Siargao, averaging about 583 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 162 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Siargao?
May sees the most sun in Siargao, with about 26 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Siargao a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Siargao is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (September, August, June, May, October) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Siargao calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Siargao: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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