Weather in August in Philippines
Thinking about venturing to Philippines this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Philippines in August?
August in Philippines generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Banaue at 27°C to very warm in Tuguegarao City at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Tuguegarao City and 18°C in Banaue. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Socorro with an average of 117 mm to heavy rainfall in San Juan with 644 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected in Manila. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Philippines for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Philippines climate page.
Where to go in Philippines in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Philippines?
Manila
In August Manila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Boracay
In August Boracay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Puerto Princesa
In August Puerto Princesa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cebu City
In August Cebu City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Panglao City
In August Panglao City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Philippines?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manila, August may not be the ideal time to visit Philippines.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Manila. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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