December verdict

Philippines in December

Weather score63Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 209mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

30°C

Rain

209mm

Sun

5.7h

Sea

28°C

Weather score

63

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 209mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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December30°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Philippines' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December209mm average rain

December sits near Philippines' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December5.7 hours average sun

December is one of Philippines' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December28°C average sea

December is close to Philippines' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaApril to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December63 weather score

December sits close to Philippines' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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