AI-generatedLapu-Lapu at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,140 h
- Rain a year
- 2,345 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu 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 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Lapu-Lapu is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lapu-Lapu
The best time to visit Lapu-Lapu is from December to March. The sea reaches 30.0 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. In May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is October with 254 mm of precipitation.
Lapu-Lapu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lapu-Lapu in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Lapu-Lapu in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Lapu-Lapu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Lapu-Lapu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 67 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
Peak heat
May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
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 mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3217:27
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 05:19–06:01 · evening 16:59–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:11–05:19 · evening 17:40–17:48
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 Lapu-Lapu 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 sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Lapu-Lapu in October?
In October, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 254 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:32 – 17:27
- 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
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
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 Lapu-Lapu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Lapu-Lapu: score 40 against 28. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 40better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 18better |
| Rainfall | 254 mm | 136 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lapu-Lapu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January30° · Sea 28° · 5.3 h
In January, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 184 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu – and yet one of the best months here.
Lapu-Lapu in January40February30° · Sea 28° · 6.1 h
In February, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu – and yet one of the best months here.
Lapu-Lapu in February36March31° · Sea 28° · 6.8 h
In March, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 129 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu – and yet one of the best months here.
Lapu-Lapu in March30April33° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h
In April, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 112 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in April25May33° · Sea 30° · 6.8 h
In May, Lapu-Lapu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 186 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in May25June33° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In June, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 237 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 Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in June26July32° · Sea 30° · 5.1 h
In July, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 242 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in July26August32° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In August, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 182 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in August25September32° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In September, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °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 198 mm. On about 29 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 Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in September28October32° · Sea 30° · 5.2 h
In October, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 254 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in October31November31° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In November, Lapu-Lapu 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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 243 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu.
Lapu-Lapu in November35December31° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In December, Lapu-Lapu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 242 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lapu-Lapu – and yet one of the best months here.
Lapu-Lapu in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lapu-Lapu
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 January (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | 30° | 24° | 27.7° | 5.3 h | 22 | 184 |
| FebruaryFeb | 40 | 30° | 24° | 27.6° | 6.1 h | 18 | 136 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 31° | 25° | 28.0° | 6.8 h | 19 | 129 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 33° | 26° | 28.9° | 7.4 h | 20 | 112 |
| MayMay | 25 | 33° | 26° | 29.7° | 6.8 h | 26 | 186 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 33° | 26° | 30.0° | 5.9 h | 27 | 237 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 32° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.1 h | 25 | 242 |
| AugustAug | 26 | 32° | 26° | 29.6° | 5.7 h | 23 | 182 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 32° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.3 h | 24 | 198 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 32° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.2 h | 27 | 254 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.5 h | 26 | 243 |
| DecemberDec | 35 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.4 h | 27 | 242 |
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
10.31° N, 123.95° E · 4 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature in Lapu-Lapu
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.2 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lapu-Lapu ranges from 27.6 °C in February to 30.0 °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 29.3 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.0° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Lapu-Lapu
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 5.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Lapu-Lapu, 44 % 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 Lapu-Lapu: 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, Lapu-Lapu has about 27 rainy days with 254 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Lapu-Lapu
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 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 and clouds in Lapu-Lapu
How breezy and how cloudy Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu 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 85 % of the sky over Lapu-Lapu: mostly overcast, with about 5.2 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 Lapu-Lapu
How often the day gets hot in Lapu-Lapu (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, Lapu-Lapu has about 30 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 Lapu-Lapu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lapu-Lapu 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.
Lapu-Lapu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 37) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 26
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 37
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 10 min
- Distance
- 11,330 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
Lapu-Lapu 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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Lapu-Lapu vs Cebu
In October the holiday weather in Lapu-Lapu and Cebu is about equally good (score 28 vs 29). During the day it is about as warm in Cebu as in Lapu-Lapu. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lapu-Lapu | Cebu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Lapu-Lapu
When is the best time to visit Lapu-Lapu?
The best time to visit Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu?
The sea temperature in Lapu-Lapu ranges from 27.6 °C in February to 30.0 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Lapu-Lapu in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Lapu-Lapu?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Lapu-Lapu?
The wettest month is October with 254 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 112 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lapu-Lapu get?
Lapu-Lapu gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.4 hours a day; in July there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Lapu-Lapu in?
Lapu-Lapu is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lapu-Lapu?
A nonstop flight from London to Lapu-Lapu takes about 14 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,330 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Lapu-Lapu?
Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu?
Lapu-Lapu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 37) and its weakest during May half-term (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 25, summer holidays 26, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 37.