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Alaminos weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Alaminos at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Apr · 33°
Warmest sea
May · 30.1°
Sunshine a year
2,300 h
Rain a year
1,915 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
15 m

Climate in Alaminos

Alaminos has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Alaminos is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Alaminos

The best time to visit Alaminos is from November to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to April. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 395 mm.

Alaminos through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Alaminos in the dry season

Oct – May

84

Excellent

  • 30–33 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 61 rainy days in all

Alaminos in the rainy season

Jun – Sep

63

Good

  • 31–33 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 106 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Nov – Apr

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – May

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alaminos for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

71

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 29°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

05:5217:40

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:38–06:21 · evening 17:11–17:53
Blue hour
Morning 05:30–05:38 · evening 17:53–18:01

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Alaminos compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°32°
Night-time low26°26°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in Alaminos in October?

In October, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 184 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 48 min05:52 – 17:40
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
69 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %26 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Alaminos

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Alaminos: score 95 against 71. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.

October vs February, Alaminos
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score7195better
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low26°24°
Sea29.3°27.2°
Sunshine5.9 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days142better
Rainfall184 mm14 mmbetter
Muggy days3126better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Alaminos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January30° · Sea 28° · 7.2 h

In January, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in January
95February31° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h

In February, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in February
93March32° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h

In March, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in March
81April33° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h

In April, Alaminos is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in April
62May33° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h

In May, Alaminos is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 197 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in May
62June33° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h

In June, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 245 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in June
63July31° · Sea 30° · 4.5 h

In July, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 388 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in July
64August31° · Sea 29° · 4.1 h

In August, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 395 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in August
64September31° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h

In September, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 331 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in September
71October32° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h

In October, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 184 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in October
87November32° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h

In November, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in November
90December31° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h

In December, Alaminos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Alaminos.

Alaminos in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Alaminos

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in May (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 359 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 26°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9430°24°27.5°7.2 h213
FebruaryFeb9531°24°27.2°7.4 h214
MarchMar9332°25°27.8°8.0 h422
AprilApr8133°27°29.0°8.2 h735
MayMay6233°27°30.1°6.7 h19197
JuneJun6233°26°30.1°5.8 h24245
JulyJul6331°26°29.8°4.5 h28388
AugustAug6431°26°29.2°4.1 h28395
SeptemberSep6431°26°29.2°4.6 h26331
OctoberOct7132°26°29.3°5.9 h14184
NovemberNov8732°26°29.0°6.7 h657
DecemberDec9031°25°28.3°6.5 h535

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

16.16° N, 119.98° E · 15 m · Asia/Manila

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Alaminos

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.3°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 29.8 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.3°8 in 10 years 28.9° – 29.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Alaminos ranges from 27.2 °C in February to 30.1 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan27.5°27.0°27.9°warm
FebruaryFeb27.2°26.7°27.8°warm
MarchMar27.8°27.3°28.3°warm
AprilApr29.0°28.4°29.7°very warm
MayMay30.1°29.6°30.6°very warm
JuneJun30.1°29.2°30.8°very warm
JulyJul29.8°28.9°30.6°very warm
AugustAug29.2°28.6°30.0°very warm
SeptemberSep29.2°28.7°29.9°very warm
OctoberOct29.3°28.9°29.8°very warm
NovemberNov29.0°28.5°29.6°very warm
DecemberDec28.3°27.7°28.7°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Alaminos

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,300 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.9 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 50 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Alaminos, 50 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Alaminos: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,915 mm on 167 days
Wettest month
Aug · 395 mm
Driest month
Jan · 13 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 184 mm

In October, Alaminos has about 14 rainy days with 184 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Alaminos

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 25 min
Olive skin
about 30 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Alaminos

How breezy and how cloudy Alaminos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Alaminos typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Mar · 39 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 88 %
OctoberCloud cover 69 %Sunshine 5.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Alaminos: mostly cloudy, with about 5.9 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Alaminos

How often the day gets hot in Alaminos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
307 days
Hottest month
Apr · 33 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Alaminos has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Alaminos

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Alaminos in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Alaminos has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    85

    Excellent

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    62

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    64

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 28 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    71

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 15 min
Distance
10,550 km
Time zone
UTC+8
Jet lag
About 7 days (7 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Philippines

Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Languages
Filipino, English
Sockets
Type A, B, C · 220 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+63
Emergency number
911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

Storm season

Alaminos lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Alaminos vs Lingayen

In October the holiday weather in Alaminos and Lingayen is about equally good (score 71 vs 70). During the day it is about as warm in Lingayen as in Alaminos. The sea is about equally warm.

Alaminos vs Lingayen, in October
in OctoberAlaminosLingayen
Holiday weather score7170
Daytime high32°32°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeNov – AprNov – Mar

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OctoberAlaminos 32°Lingayen 32°
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In October, Alaminos ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. AlaminosThis page32°29°71
  2. 2Lingayen32°29°70
  3. 3San Fernando30°29°70
  4. 4Taal31°29°70
  5. 5Vigan31°29°69
  6. 6Baler31°29°68
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Frequently asked questions about Alaminos

When is the best time to visit Alaminos?

The best time to visit Alaminos is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Alaminos?

The sea temperature in Alaminos ranges from 27.2 °C in February to 30.1 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Alaminos in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Alaminos?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Alaminos?

The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 395 mm. The driest month is January with 13 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Alaminos get?

Alaminos gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.2 hours a day; in August there are 4.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Alaminos in?

Alaminos is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Alaminos?

A nonstop flight from London to Alaminos takes about 13 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Alaminos?

Alaminos lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Alaminos?

Alaminos has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 62, summer holidays 64, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 92.