Weather in December in Philippines
Are you planning a trip a to Philippines in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Philippines in December?
December in Philippines generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Banaue at 23°C and very warm in Tagum at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Tagum and 15°C in Banaue. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.For a closer look at conditions across Philippines, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vigan with an average of 35 mm to heavy rainfall in Casiguran with 408 mm.Average sunshine
Manila enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Philippines climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Philippines?
Manila
In December Manila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Boracay
In December 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.
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Puerto Princesa
In December Puerto Princesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cebu City
In December Cebu City generally has 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.
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Panglao City
In December Panglao City 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 tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Philippines.
Is December the best time to visit Philippines?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Philippines with overall tolerable weather in Manila.
On average, the best time to visit Philippines is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Manila. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Philippines.
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