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Philippines Weather   Summary The Philippines is in the tropics. Near sea level, the temperature is somewhere between warm and very hot, 365 days a year, day and night. It is very hot when the sun is out, and less so when it is overcast. It is always humid, but reduces with altitude. e.g. your skin can get quite dry in Sagada. It can get quite cold at night in the mountains - under 10 degrees in January - so pack a light jacket. December, January and February are the coolest months. March, April  and  May are the hottest months. The typhoon season is June to November. Even if a typhoon is not going to hit directly, it can bring rain to areas a thousand-plus KM away. Typhoons and heavy rain frequently cause landslides, causing roads to be cut. Local busses and jeepneys operate between landslides to ferry people around, but it can be a big problem if you have a private car. If you want to travel in the mountains during the wet season, it is best to do so at the beginning of your holidays  - delays will then not cause you to miss your flight out of the Philippines. Typhoons, heavy downpours, and long continuous rain can cause severe flooding in Manila. Because much of Manila is at sea level, or below, flood waters can stay for a very long time. Only when the ocean tides are low, will the water drain away. Typhoon Awareness The US Navy weather website gives valuable typhoon information and forecasts. Familiarize yourself with it before your holidays if you intend to travel during the typhoon season. It will usually give several to many days notice of a typhoon and its path so you can plan around it. This is what I do ...Always! For more information go to Weather Links   Manila Rainfall

 

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