Best time to visit Siargao Island
The best time to visit Siargao Island is during the drier season from March through May when you can expect mainly clear sunny skies, an average high temperature of 31°C (88°F), and occasional rain showers.
Siargao Island weather
Siargao Island experiences a hot and humid tropical climate year round, with a drier season from March to mid-October, and a wet season from mid-October through February.
Note: Rain falls throughout the year in Siargao Island.
What is the best month to visit Siargao Island?
March through May are the best months to visit Siargao Island, with hot, sunny weather, mainly clear skies and occasional rain showers.
However, anytime during the drier season from March through to mid-October is good – you can expect mainly sunny skies with temperatures averaging a high of 31°C (88°F).
However if you're chasing waves, it’s best to visit Siargao between July and November, during the surfing season.
What is the hottest month in Siargao Island?
The hottest month in Siargao Island is usually May, with an average high temperature of 32°C (89°F), high heat and humidity, and a night-time low of 26°C (78°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may exceed 33°C (91°F).
The hot season lasts from late-April to mid-June, with an average daily high temperature above 32°C (89°F).
What is the coldest month in Siargao Island?
The coldest month in Siargao Island is usually January, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84°F) and night-time low of 24°C (75°F)
The cooler season lasts from mid-December through February, with an average daily high temperature below 30°C (86°F).
When is it sunniest in Siargao Island?
The sunniest time of year in Siargao Island is usually April with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's eight hours of sunshine per day.
What is the humidity in Siargao Island?
Siargao Island experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 80% – 87% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Siargao Island?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Siargao Island is 25°C (77°F), and varies little over the course of the year.
Typically, it's muggy all year round in Siargao Island – almost every day feels muggy or oppressive.
When is the sea warmest in Siargao Island?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Siargao Island in June, when the water temperature averages 29°C (84°F), with good conditions for diving, snorkeling, swimming and surfing.
The sea temperature in Siargao Island is good for swimming year-round.
Which month has the most rain in Siargao Island?
December is usually the wettest month in Siargao Island with 374mm (15in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 22 days.
The wetter season lasts from mid-October through February, with a greater than 50% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from March through to mid-October. The month with the fewest wet days in Siargao Island is May, with an average of nine days and 90mm (3.5in) of rainfall.
What are the windiest months in Siargao Island?
The windiest month of the year in Siargao Island is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-November to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The calmer time of year lasts from mid-April through to late-November. The least windy month of the year in Siargao Island is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Siargao Island varies throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Siargao Island?
The risk of a tropical storm in Siargao Island is greatest in November, with the likelihood of this happening is around 5%. The region is prone to tropical cyclones, which usually develop between October and December.
Siargao Island Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 88 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 86 | 87 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 10 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 374 | 280 | 165 | 105 | 90 | 120 | 124 | 104 | 113 | 170 | 266 | 344 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: From March to October; Low season: November to February.
Source: Meteorological data for Siargao Island is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2012 to 2021 from the closest weather station at Surigao City, which is 65km (40mi) from Siargao Island. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although the actual weather conditions in Siargao Island may vary slightly. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Siargao Island: 10 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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