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Caloocan weather & best time to visit

City break

Caloocan at a glance

Best time
Jan – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 35°
Warmest sea
May · 30.1°
Sunshine a year
2,190 h
Rain a year
1,635 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
6 m

Climate in Caloocan

Caloocan 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 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Caloocan is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Caloocan

The best time to visit Caloocan is from January to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to April. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 318 mm.

Caloocan through the seasons

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

Caloocan in the dry season

Oct – May

47

Fair

  • 31–35 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 65 rainy days in all

Caloocan in the rainy season

Jun – Sep

24

Poor

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 104 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

Mar – Jun

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 Caloocan for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – February, April

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

27

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January – February

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 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

05:4717:37

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 05:34–06:16 · evening 17:08–17:50
Blue hour
Morning 05:25–05:34 · evening 17:50–17:58

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 Caloocan compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low25°24°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in Caloocan in October?

In October, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 169 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 50 min05:47 – 17:37
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
74 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %2 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

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 Caloocan

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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January has the better holiday weather in Caloocan: score 65 against 27. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.

October vs January, Caloocan
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score2765better
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low24°22°
Sea29.0°26.7°
Sunshine5.4 h6.1 hbetter
Rainy days184better
Rainfall169 mm36 mmbetter
Muggy days3129better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Caloocan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

65January31° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h

In January, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in January
61February32° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h

In February, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in February
55March33° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h

In March, Caloocan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in March
46April35° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h

In April, Caloocan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in April
21May35° · Sea 30° · 7.0 h

In May, Caloocan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in May
19June34° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h

In June, Caloocan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 176 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in June
23July32° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h

In July, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 318 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in July
27August32° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h

In August, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 273 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in August
25September32° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h

In September, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 280 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in September
27October32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h

In October, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 169 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in October
48November32° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h

In November, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in November
54December31° · Sea 28° · 5.5 h

In December, Caloocan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 111 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Caloocan.

Caloocan in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Caloocan

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

  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. 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 (22°), the warmest in May (26°). 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 24°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6531°22°26.7°6.1 h436
FebruaryFeb6132°22°26.7°6.6 h325
MarchMar5533°23°27.7°7.3 h323
AprilApr4635°25°29.0°7.9 h422
MayMay2135°26°30.1°7.0 h15124
JuneJun1934°25°30.1°6.0 h23176
JulyJul2332°25°29.5°4.8 h28318
AugustAug2732°25°29.2°4.8 h28273
SeptemberSep2532°25°29.3°4.7 h26280
OctoberOct2732°24°29.0°5.4 h18169
NovemberNov4832°24°28.5°6.0 h979
DecemberDec5431°23°27.6°5.5 h8111

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

14.65° N, 120.97° E · 6 m · Asia/Manila

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Caloocan

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

Sea in October29.0°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.5 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.0°8 in 10 years 28.3° – 29.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Caloocan ranges from 26.7 °C in January 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 29.3 and 30.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.7°26.2°27.2°warm
FebruaryFeb26.7°26.1°27.2°warm
MarchMar27.7°27.0°28.1°warm
AprilApr29.0°28.3°29.7°very warm
MayMay30.1°29.3°30.9°very warm
JuneJun30.1°29.3°30.9°very warm
JulyJul29.5°28.8°30.4°very warm
AugustAug29.2°28.2°30.1°very warm
SeptemberSep29.3°28.6°29.9°very warm
OctoberOct29.0°28.3°29.5°very warm
NovemberNov28.5°28.0°29.0°warm
DecemberDec27.6°27.1°28.1°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Caloocan

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

Per year
2,190 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Sep · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Caloocan, 46 % 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 in Caloocan: 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
1,635 mm on 169 days
Wettest month
Jul · 318 mm
Driest month
Apr · 22 mm
OctoberRainy days 18Rainfall 169 mm

In October, Caloocan has about 18 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Caloocan

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

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, 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 20 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 and clouds in Caloocan

How breezy and how cloudy Caloocan 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
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Caloocan typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Feb.

Clouds

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

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 43 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 88 %
OctoberCloud cover 74 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Caloocan: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 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 and humidity in Caloocan

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

Hot days a year
333 days
Hottest month
Apr · 35 °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, Caloocan 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 Caloocan

Weather for your travel dates

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

Caloocan 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.

Caloocan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 60) and its weakest during May half-term (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    21

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    26

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 28 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    27

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    60

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 25 min
Distance
10,750 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.

Storm season

Caloocan 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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Caloocan vs Manila

In October the holiday weather in Caloocan and Manila is about equally good (score 27 vs 30). During the day it is about as warm in Manila as in Caloocan. The sea is about equally warm.

Caloocan vs Manila, in October
in OctoberCaloocanManila
Holiday weather score2730
Daytime high32°32°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1818
Best timeJan – FebJan – Mar

Through the year

OctoberCaloocan 32°Manila 32°
CaloocanManila
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Philippines in October: the best places

In October, Caloocan ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  4. 4Vigan31°29°69
  5. 5Baler31°29°68
  6. 6Romblon31°29°68
  7. 7Puerto Galera31°29°67
  8. 8Boracay30°29°67
  9. 25CaloocanThis page32°29°27
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Frequently asked questions about Caloocan

When is the best time to visit Caloocan?

The best time to visit Caloocan is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Caloocan?

The sea temperature in Caloocan ranges from 26.7 °C in January 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 Caloocan in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Caloocan?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.

When does it rain most in Caloocan?

The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 318 mm. The driest month is April with 22 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Caloocan get?

Caloocan gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.9 hours a day; in September there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Caloocan in?

Caloocan is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Caloocan?

A nonstop flight from London to Caloocan takes about 13 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,750 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Caloocan?

Caloocan 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 Caloocan?

Caloocan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 60) and its weakest during May half-term (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 21, summer holidays 26, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 60.