- Temperature
- 24.5–31.7°C
- Snowfall
- None — tropical location, no snow
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, en.climate-data.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Best diving season is October to May, with November–May offering peak conditions (calm seas, 10–20m visibility).
- December–February are cooler and drier with lowest humidity after January; January is the coolest month overall.
- March–May are very hot (temperatures peak near 32°C (90°F) / 90°F) but remain dry—ideal for beach activities but challenging for heat-sensitive visitors.
- July and August bring peak monsoon conditions with heavy daily rain, reduced visibility, and occasional typhoons; not recommended for diving or water sports.
- February is the driest month with minimal rainfall (20mm); January is slightly cooler than February.
- Humidity remains high year-round (73–87%); sea breeze provides some relief despite oppressive heat.
- Climate change is making seasonal patterns less predictable; dry season can have unexpected rain and vice versa.
Overview
Tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid conditions year-round and two distinct seasons.
Snowfall
None — tropical location, no snow
Dry Season
- Months
- November to May
- Characteristics
- Best time to visit with sunny days, calm seas, and excellent underwater visibility (10–20 meters). Cool, pleasant weather December–February, progressively hotter March–May.
- Temperature Trend
- Coolest December–February, warmest March–May with highs near 32°C (90°F)
- Peak Tourist Months
- December to April
Driest Month
- Month
- February
- Rainy Days
- 5.53
- Rainfall Mm
- 20
- Rainfall Inches
- 0.79
Wet Season
- Months
- June to October
- July August
- Peak monsoon; heavy rain, choppy seas, occasional typhoons. Most challenging for diving and outdoor activities.
- Characteristics
- Marked by southwest monsoon (habagat), frequent rain showers, reduced underwater visibility due to sediment runoff. July–August are the wettest months; typhoon risk peaks July–September.
- Temperature Range
- 24–31°C (75–88°F)
Wettest Month
- Month
- July
- Rainy Days
- 25.8
- Rainfall Mm
- 159
- Rainfall Inches
- 6.26
Water Temperature
Coldest
- Month
- February
- Celsius
- 25.2
- Fahrenheit
- 77.36
Warmest
- Month
- June
- Celsius
- 29
- Fahrenheit
- 84.2
Annual Average
- Celsius
- 27.3
- Fahrenheit
- 81.14
Year Round Rainfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 2013
- Annual Total Inches
- 79.3
- Rainy Days Annually
- 211.9
Year Round Temperature
- Humidity Annual
- High year-round; January and December reach 81%, September peaks at 87%
Range
Coldest Month
- Month
- January
- Celsius Low
- 24.5
- Celsius High
- 28.2
- Fahrenheit Low
- 76.1
- Fahrenheit High
- 82.8
Warmest Month
- Month
- May
- Celsius Low
- 26.6
- Celsius High
- 31.7
- Fahrenheit Low
- 79.9
- Fahrenheit High
- 89.1
Average
- Celsius
- 26.2
- Fahrenheit
- 79.2
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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