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Visayas Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Visayas, Philippines in October.

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Boracay Cebu City Panglao City Mactan

Are you planning a trip a to Visayas, Philippines in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Visayas in October

Visayas, Philippines is a region in Philippines. October in Visayas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Caticlan at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Carmen at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Carmen and 26°C (79°F) in Caticlan. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Visayas, Philippines in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Panglao City with an average of 179 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Bacolod with 324 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Visayas in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Visayas

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Visayas, Philippines?

Temperature range in Visayas (October)

Precipitation variation in Visayas (October)

Boracay

In October Boracay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
354 mm (14 in)
318 mm (13 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Boracay →

Cebu City

In October Cebu City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cebu City →

Panglao City

In October Panglao City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
179 mm (7 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Panglao City →

Mactan

In October Mactan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Mactan →

Tagbilaran City

In October Tagbilaran City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tagbilaran City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Visayas, in Philippines.

In our records: Philippines October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Philippines in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Philippines brought 494 mm (19 in) in Baguio on October 19, 2015.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Visayas in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boracay 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 318 mm (13 in)
Cebu City 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 226 mm (8.9 in)
Panglao City 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Mactan 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Tagbilaran City 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)
Dauis 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)

Visayas weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Visayas, Philippines in October?

Visayas, Philippines typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Boracay average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Visayas, Philippines in October?

In Boracay, the average daytime high in October is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Visayas, Philippines get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Boracay records an average of 318 mm (13 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Visayas, Philippines.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Visayas, Philippines?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Visayas, Philippines with often poor weather in Boracay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March and April offering mostly perfect weather in Boracay. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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