Best time to visit Baguio

The best time to visit Baguio is from January through March, when you can expect clear, sunny skies and daily high temperatures averaging 23°C (73°F), rising to an average high of 25°C (77°F) in March.

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Baguio weather

Baguio experiences a comfortable temperate climate all year round, with a dry season from November through April, and a wet season from May to October.

At 1500 meters (5000 feet) above sea level, Baguio experiences mild temperatures thanks to the altitude, which makes it the perfect place to escape the tropical heat typically found elsewhere in the Philippines.

What is the best month to visit Baguio?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Baguio, with warm sunny weather and little or no rainfall.

However, anytime from December through April is good, with a gradual increase in temperature and rainfall during the latter half of April as the climate transitions from dry to wet.

What is the hottest month in Baguio?
The hottest month in Baguio is usually May, with an average high temperature of 25°C (77°F), moderate heat and humidity, and a night-time low of 17°C (62°F).

The warm season lasts from late-March to mid-May, with an average daily high temperature above 24°C (75°F).

However, on the warmest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 30°C (86°F).

What is the coldest month in Baguio?
The coldest month in Baguio is usually January, with an average high-temperature of 23°C (73°F) and night-time low of 13°C (55°F)

The cooler season lasts from late-July to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature below 23°C (73°F).

When is it sunniest in Baguio?
The sunniest time of year in Baguio is usually April with eight hours of sunshine per day on average – that's around 67% of daylight hours.

What is the humidity in Baguio?
Baguio experiences some seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 83% – 93% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Baguio?
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 Baguio is 17°C (62°F), and varies over the course of the year from comfortable at 15°C (59°F) to generally comfortable at 18°C (64°F).

The more humid time of year in Baguio lasts from early-March through November, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 15% of the time.

The month with the highest humidity in Baguio is May, with 11 days that are humid.

December through February is more comfortable.

Which month has the most rain in Baguio?
August is usually the wettest month in Baguio with 997mm (40in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 23 days.

The wet season lasts from early-May through to mid-October, with a greater than 40% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The drier season lasts from mid-October through to early-May.

The months with the least rainfall in Baguio are January and February, with an average of 20mm (1in) of rainfall distributed across two days.

What are the windiest months in Baguio?
The windiest month of the year in Baguio is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from early-June through to mid-September, with average wind speeds of more than 9 kilometres per hour (5.6 mph; 5 knots).

The calmer time of year lasts from early-June through mid-September. The least windy month of the year in Baguio is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 7 kilometres per hour (4 mph; 3.8 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction in Baguio varies throughout the year.

Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Baguio?
The risk of a tropical storm in Baguio is greatest in September, with the probability at around 10% of this happening.

The region is prone to tropical cyclones, which usually develop between May to November, with the likelihood greater between July and October.

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Baguio Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High season: From December to April, including the Christmas, New Year and Easter holiday periods, as well as school holidays in April and May.

Low season: June to October.

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Source: Meteorological data for Baguio City is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2012 to 2021 from the closest weather station: Baguio-Laokan Airport (BAG), located 6km (4mi) from Baguio City. 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.

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Latest update: Best time to visit Baguio: 16 May, 2024

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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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