AI-generatedDumaguete at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 2,569 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Dumaguete
Dumaguete has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Dumaguete is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dumaguete
The best time to visit Dumaguete is from December to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from February to April. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 385 mm.
Dumaguete through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dumaguete in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 114 rainy days in all
Dumaguete in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 139 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – April
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3417:30
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 05:21–06:02 · evening 17:02–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:21 · evening 17:43–17:51
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 Dumaguete compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Dumaguete in October?
In October, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 325 mm. On about 30 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 Dumaguete.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min05:34 – 17:30
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %94 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
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 Dumaguete
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Dumaguete: score 85 against 66. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 325 mm | 74 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dumaguete month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January29° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In January, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 106 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in January81February30° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h
In February, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 7 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 Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in February85March30° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In March, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 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, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in March83April31° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In April, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in April66May32° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In May, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 200 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in May64June32° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In June, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 309 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in June64July32° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In July, Dumaguete 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 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 385 mm. On about 30 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 Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in July63August32° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In August, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 334 mm. On about 30 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 Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in August63September32° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In September, Dumaguete 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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 350 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in September66October31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In October, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 325 mm. On about 30 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 Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in October69November31° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In November, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 164 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 good month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in November70December30° · Sea 28° · 6.1 h
In December, Dumaguete is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 146 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 a good month for a holiday in Dumaguete.
Dumaguete in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dumaguete
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 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (25°), 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 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 73 | 29° | 25° | 27.5° | 5.8 h | 15 | 106 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 30° | 25° | 27.2° | 6.6 h | 12 | 91 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 30° | 25° | 27.6° | 7.4 h | 11 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 31° | 26° | 28.3° | 7.6 h | 11 | 85 |
| MayMay | 66 | 32° | 26° | 29.2° | 6.5 h | 24 | 200 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.6 h | 28 | 309 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.0 h | 29 | 385 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 32° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.5 h | 27 | 334 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.3 h | 28 | 350 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.3 h | 28 | 325 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 31° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.8 h | 22 | 164 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 30° | 25° | 28.3° | 6.1 h | 19 | 146 |
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
9.31° N, 123.31° E · 10 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature in Dumaguete
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Dumaguete ranges from 27.2 °C in February to 29.4 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in June, while the air already peaks in May. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.2° | 26.4° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Dumaguete
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Dumaguete, 45 % 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 in Dumaguete: 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.
In October, Dumaguete has about 28 rainy days with 325 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Dumaguete
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 and clouds in Dumaguete
How breezy and how cloudy Dumaguete 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.
In October, the wind in Dumaguete typically peaks at 12 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 86 % of the sky over Dumaguete: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 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 and humidity in Dumaguete
How often the day gets hot in Dumaguete (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dumaguete has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Dumaguete
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Dumaguete 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.
Dumaguete has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 15 min
- Distance
- 11,390 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
Dumaguete 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- 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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Dumaguete vs Tagbilaran
In October the holiday weather in Dumaguete and Tagbilaran is about equally good (score 66 vs 67). During the day it is about as warm in Tagbilaran as in Dumaguete. The sea is about equally warm. Tagbilaran gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Dumaguete | Tagbilaran |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 26 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | All year |
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Frequently asked questions about Dumaguete
When is the best time to visit Dumaguete?
The best time to visit Dumaguete is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Dumaguete?
The sea temperature in Dumaguete ranges from 27.2 °C in February to 29.4 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Dumaguete in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Dumaguete?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Dumaguete?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 385 mm. The driest month is March with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dumaguete get?
Dumaguete gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Dumaguete in?
Dumaguete is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dumaguete?
A nonstop flight from London to Dumaguete takes about 14 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,390 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Dumaguete?
Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete?
Dumaguete has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 66, summer holidays 63, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 72.