Best time to visit Siquijor Island

The best time to visit Siquijor Island is during the drier season from January through May when you can expect mainly clear sunny skies and temperatures averaging a high of 30°C (86°F).

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Siquijor weather

Siquijor experiences a hot and humid tropical climate year-round, with a drier season from January through May, and a wetter season from June through December.

Note: Rain falls throughout the year in Siquijor.

What is the best month to visit Siquijor?
February, March and April are the best months to visit Siquijor – the climate is good with mainly clear skies and hot, sunny weather with minimal or no rainfall.

However, anytime during the dry season from January through May is good – you can expect mainly sunny skies with temperatures averaging a high of 30°C (86°F).

What is the hottest month in Siquijor?
The hottest month in Siquijor 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 early-May through September, with an average daily high temperature above 31°C (88°F).

What is the coldest month in Siquijor?
The coldest month in Siquijor 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 late-December to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 30°C (86°F).

When is it sunniest in Siquijor?
The sunniest time of year in Siquijor is usually April with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's eight hours of sunshine per day.

What is the humidity in Siquijor?
Siquijor experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 74% – 81% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Siquijor?
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 Siquijor is 24°C (75°F), and varies little over the course of the year. 

Typically, it's muggy all year round in Siquijor – almost every day feels muggy or oppressive.

When is the sea warmest in Siquijor?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Siquijor in June, when the water temperature averages 29°C (84°F), with good conditions for diving, snorkeling, swimming and surfing.

The sea temperature in Siquijor is good for swimming year-round.

Which month has the most rain in Siquijor?
November is usually the wettest month in Siquijor with 147mm (6in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 13 days.

The wet season lasts from June through December, with a greater than 32% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The drier season lasts from January through May. The month with the least rainfall in Siquijor is April, with an average of 42mm (1.6in) of rainfall.

What are the windiest months in Siquijor?
The windiest month of the year in Siquijor is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 25 kilometres per hour (15.5 mph; 13.5 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from mid-November to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).

The calmer time of year lasts from mid-April through to mid-November. The least windy month of the year in Siquijor is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).

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

Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Siquijor?
The risk of a tropical storm in Siquijor is greatest in November, with the likelihood of this happening is around 3.5%. The region is prone to tropical cyclones, which usually develop between October and December.

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Siquijor Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High season: From March to May, including Easter and Philippine school holidays during April and May.

Low season: June to October.

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Source: Meteorological data for Siquijor Island is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 2012 to 2021 from the closest weather station at Dumaguete, located around 27km (17mi) northwest of Siquijor Island, Philippines. 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 Siquijor Island: 21 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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