AI-generatedIba at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 2,840 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Iba
Iba 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 August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Iba is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Iba
The best time to visit Iba is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December 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 July with 622 mm.
Iba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Iba in the dry season
Oct – May
Excellent
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Iba in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 116 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – 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
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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 – March
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5117:40
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 05:38–06:20 · evening 17:11–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:38 · evening 17:53–18:02
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 Iba 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Iba in October?
In October, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 275 mm. On about 27 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 Iba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min05:51 – 17:40
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %91 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- 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 Iba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Iba: score 94 against 66. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.2° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 22 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 275 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Iba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January31° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In January, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 26 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 Iba.
Iba in January93February31° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h
In February, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Iba.
Iba in February87March32° · Sea 28° · 7.9 h
In March, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 30 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 Iba.
Iba in March75April33° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h
In April, Iba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 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 good month for a holiday in Iba.
Iba in April62May33° · Sea 30° · 6.5 h
In May, Iba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 220 mm. On about 29 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 Iba.
Iba in May63June32° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In June, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 392 mm. On about 26 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 Iba.
Iba in June64July31° · Sea 30° · 4.1 h
In July, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °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 30 days, totalling 622 mm. On about 21 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 Iba.
Iba in July63August30° · Sea 29° · 3.8 h
In August, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 601 mm. On about 17 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 Iba.
Iba in August64September31° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In September, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 442 mm. On about 19 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 Iba.
Iba in September66October32° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In October, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 275 mm. On about 27 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 Iba.
Iba in October76November32° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In November, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. 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 Iba.
Iba in November84December32° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In December, Iba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 28 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 Iba.
Iba in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Iba
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 (24°). 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 356 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 | 94 | 31° | 22° | 27.6° | 7.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 31° | 22° | 27.4° | 7.4 h | 4 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 32° | 23° | 28.0° | 7.9 h | 7 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 33° | 24° | 29.1° | 8.2 h | 11 | 53 |
| MayMay | 62 | 33° | 24° | 30.1° | 6.5 h | 23 | 220 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 32° | 24° | 30.0° | 5.4 h | 28 | 392 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 31° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.1 h | 30 | 622 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 30° | 24° | 29.1° | 3.8 h | 30 | 601 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 4.3 h | 28 | 442 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 32° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.7 h | 22 | 275 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 32° | 23° | 29.1° | 6.6 h | 12 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 32° | 23° | 28.4° | 6.6 h | 8 | 60 |
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
15.33° N, 119.98° E · 13 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Iba
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Iba ranges from 27.4 °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 29.5 and 30.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.4° | 26.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.1° | 29.5° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.0° | 29.2° | 30.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 28.8° | 30.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.4° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Iba
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 5.7 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Iba, 48 % 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 Iba: 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, Iba has about 22 rainy days with 275 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Iba
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 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 Iba
How breezy and how cloudy Iba 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 Iba typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
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 73 % of the sky over Iba: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 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 Iba
How often the day gets hot in Iba (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, Iba has about 27 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 Iba
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Iba 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.
Iba has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.0 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 20 min
- Distance
- 10,630 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
Iba 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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Iba vs Olongapo
In October the holiday weather in Iba and Olongapo is about equally good (score 66 vs 65). During the day it is about as warm in Olongapo as in Iba. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Iba | Olongapo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 21 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Jan – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Iba
When is the best time to visit Iba?
The best time to visit Iba is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Iba?
The sea temperature in Iba ranges from 27.4 °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 Iba in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Iba?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Iba?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 622 mm. The driest month is January with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Iba get?
Iba gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.2 hours a day; in August there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Iba in?
Iba is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Iba?
A nonstop flight from London to Iba takes about 13 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,630 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Iba?
Iba 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 Iba?
Iba has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 62, summer holidays 63, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 89.