Southeast Asia · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73–87°F | 7h | Low (20mm) | Peak | Cool, dry and sunny—the pick of the year for island-hopping. |
| February | 73–88°F | 8h | Minimal (12mm) | Peak | Bone-dry, breezy and brilliant—flawless beach and diving conditions. |
| March | 75–91°F | 8h | Minimal (15mm) | Peak | Hot, dry and dazzling—prime dry-season sun before the summer heat. |
| April | 78–94°F | 9h | Low (25mm) | Peak | Peak summer heat and dry skies—festival season on the beaches. |
| May | 79–93°F | 8h | High (155mm) | Shoulder | Very hot with the first monsoon showers—colorful fiesta season peaks. |
| June | 78–91°F | 6h | Very High (260mm) | Off-Peak | Southwest monsoon (habagat) arrives—warm, wet and green with cheaper rates. |
| July | 77–89°F | 6h | Very High (430mm) | Off-Peak | Heart of the rainy season—lush, humid and stormy with typhoon risk. |
| August | 77–88°F | 5h | Very High (460mm) | Off-Peak | Wettest, stormiest month—frequent typhoons and flooded Manila streets. |
| September | 77–88°F | 6h | Very High (385mm) | Off-Peak | Still deep in the wet season—green landscapes, storms and low prices. |
| October | 76–89°F | 6h | High (215mm) | Off-Peak | Rains ease late in the month but typhoon risk lingers—shoulder-season value. |
| November | 76–89°F | 6h | High (120mm) | Shoulder | Drying out fast—warm seas return as the dry season begins. |
| December | 74–87°F | 7h | Moderate (95mm) | Peak | Cool, breezy and increasingly dry—festive island-hopping high season. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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