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Kalibo weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Kalibo at a glance

Best time
All year
Warmest month
May · 32°
Warmest sea
Jun · 29.9°
Sunshine a year
2,040 h
Rain a year
2,612 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
3 m

Climate in Kalibo

Kalibo 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 28 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Kalibo is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kalibo

The best time to visit Kalibo is all year round. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 29.9 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is December with 318 mm of precipitation.

Kalibo through the seasons

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

Kalibo in spring

Mar – May

71

Good

  • 30–32 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 60 rainy days in all

Kalibo in summer

Jun – Aug

65

Good

  • 31–32 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 78 rainy days in all

Kalibo in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 30–31 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 81 rainy days in all

Kalibo in winter

Dec – Feb

67

Good

  • 28–29 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 74 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

All year

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February – March, December

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

67

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: all year

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

05:4017:33

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 05:26–06:08 · evening 17:04–17:46
Blue hour
Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 17:46–17:54

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 Kalibo compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°30°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Kalibo in October?

In October, Kalibo 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 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 273 mm. On about 24 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 Kalibo.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 53 min05:40 – 17:33
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
83 %on averageAll months
Hot days
24 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
  • 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 Kalibo

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

vs

April has the better holiday weather in Kalibo: score 75 against 67. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in April. April has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.

October vs April, Kalibo
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score6775better
Daytime high31°31°
Night-time low25°26°
Sea29.1°28.6°
Sunshine5.0 h7.4 hbetter
Rainy days2816better
Rainfall273 mm86 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kalibo month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

66January28° · Sea 27° · 4.8 h

In January, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 240 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kalibo.

Kalibo in January
69February29° · Sea 27° · 5.7 h

In February, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 160 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kalibo.

Kalibo in February
72March30° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h

In March, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 134 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kalibo.

Kalibo in March
75April31° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h

In April, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kalibo.

Kalibo in April
66May32° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h

In May, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 152 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in May
65June32° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h

In June, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 227 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in June
65July31° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h

In July, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 292 mm. On about 27 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in July
66August31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h

In August, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 220 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 a good month for a holiday in Kalibo.

Kalibo in August
66September31° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h

In September, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 259 mm. On about 26 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in September
67October31° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h

In October, Kalibo 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 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 273 mm. On about 24 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in October
67November30° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h

In November, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 253 mm. On about 18 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in November
66December29° · Sea 28° · 4.9 h

In December, Kalibo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 318 mm. On about 6 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 Kalibo.

Kalibo in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in Kalibo

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 February (24°), 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.

OctoberDay 31°Night 25°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6628°25°27.1°4.8 h26240
FebruaryFeb6929°24°26.9°5.7 h20160
MarchMar7230°25°27.5°6.6 h20134
AprilApr7531°26°28.6°7.4 h1686
MayMay6632°26°29.7°6.7 h23152
JuneJun6532°26°29.9°5.6 h26227
JulyJul6531°25°29.6°4.8 h28292
AugustAug6631°25°29.2°5.3 h24220
SeptemberSep6631°25°29.2°5.0 h26259
OctoberOct6731°25°29.1°5.0 h28273
NovemberNov6730°25°28.8°5.2 h28253
DecemberDec6629°25°28.1°4.9 h29318

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

11.71° N, 122.36° E · 3 m · Asia/Manila

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Kalibo

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

Sea in October29.1°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.7 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.1°8 in 10 years 28.5° – 29.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Kalibo ranges from 26.9 °C in February to 29.9 °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 29.2 and 30.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan27.1°26.5°27.8°warm
FebruaryFeb26.9°26.4°27.4°warm
MarchMar27.5°26.9°28.2°warm
AprilApr28.6°28.1°29.1°warm
MayMay29.7°29.1°30.2°very warm
JuneJun29.9°29.2°30.5°very warm
JulyJul29.6°28.9°30.2°very warm
AugustAug29.2°28.5°29.9°very warm
SeptemberSep29.2°28.5°29.9°very warm
OctoberOct29.1°28.5°29.7°very warm
NovemberNov28.8°28.3°29.4°warm
DecemberDec28.1°27.5°28.7°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kalibo

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

Per year
2,040 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.4 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 4.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.0 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Kalibo, 42 % 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 Kalibo: 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
2,612 mm on 293 days
Wettest month
Dec · 318 mm
Driest month
Apr · 86 mm
OctoberRainy days 28Rainfall 273 mm

In October, Kalibo has about 28 rainy days with 273 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Kalibo

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 April (UV 13).

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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kalibo

How breezy and how cloudy Kalibo 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
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Kalibo typically peaks at 18 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: Aug, Nov – Apr.

Clouds

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

Year average
76 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 55 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 89 %
OctoberCloud cover 83 %Sunshine 5.0 h

In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Kalibo: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 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 Kalibo

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

Hot days a year
234 days
Hottest month
May · 32 °C
Hot months
Mar – Nov

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 24Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Kalibo has about 24 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 Kalibo

Weather for your travel dates

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

Kalibo 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.

Kalibo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during May half-term (score 66).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    66

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 25 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    67

    Good

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

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    66

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 55 min
Distance
11,110 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

Kalibo 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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Kalibo vs Roxas City

In October the holiday weather in Kalibo and Roxas City is about equally good (score 67 vs 67). During the day it is about as warm in Roxas City as in Kalibo. The sea is about equally warm.

Kalibo vs Roxas City, in October
in OctoberKaliboRoxas City
Holiday weather score6767
Daytime high31°31°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days2828
Best timeAll yearDec – Mar

Through the year

OctoberKalibo 31°Roxas City 31°
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In October, Kalibo ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  8. 8KaliboThis page31°29°67
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Frequently asked questions about Kalibo

When is the best time to visit Kalibo?

The best time to visit Kalibo is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Kalibo?

The sea temperature in Kalibo ranges from 26.9 °C in February to 29.9 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Kalibo in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Kalibo?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.

When does it rain most in Kalibo?

The wettest month is December with 318 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 86 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kalibo get?

Kalibo gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.4 hours a day; in January there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Kalibo in?

Kalibo is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Kalibo?

A nonstop flight from London to Kalibo takes about 13 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,110 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Kalibo?

Kalibo 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 Kalibo?

Kalibo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during May half-term (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 66, summer holidays 66, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 66.