AI-generatedMaasin at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,130 h
- Rain a year
- 2,584 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Maasin
Maasin 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 2,130 hours of sunshine a year, Maasin is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Maasin
The best time to visit Maasin 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 29.6 °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 July with 292 mm of precipitation.
Maasin through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Maasin in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Maasin in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Maasin in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Maasin in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 69 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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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Maasin for you.
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
Good
Best time to visit: all year
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 26°
05:2917:24
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 05:16–05:57 · evening 16:56–17:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:08–05:16 · evening 17:37–17:45
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 Maasin 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 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Maasin in October?
In October, Maasin 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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 275 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 a good month for a holiday in Maasin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:29 – 17:24
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- 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 Maasin
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and February bring similar holiday weather to Maasin (score 65 and 69). In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 9 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 5.8 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 20better |
| Rainfall | 275 mm | 166 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Maasin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January30° · Sea 28° · 5.0 h
In January, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 222 mm. On about 20 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 Maasin.
Maasin in January69February31° · Sea 27° · 5.8 h
In February, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 166 mm. On about 22 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 Maasin.
Maasin in February69March32° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In March, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °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 131 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 a good month for a holiday in Maasin.
Maasin in March66April33° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In April, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 110 mm. On about 29 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 Maasin.
Maasin in April62May33° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In May, Maasin is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 175 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 Maasin.
Maasin in May64June32° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In June, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 263 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 Maasin.
Maasin in June65July32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In July, Maasin 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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 292 mm. On about 29 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 Maasin.
Maasin in July66August32° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In August, Maasin 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 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 29 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 Maasin.
Maasin in August65September32° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In September, Maasin 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 rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 256 mm. On about 28 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 Maasin.
Maasin in September65October32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In October, Maasin 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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 275 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 a good month for a holiday in Maasin.
Maasin in October66November31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In November, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 213 mm. On about 27 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 Maasin.
Maasin in November67December31° · Sea 28° · 5.0 h
In December, Maasin is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 233 mm. On about 24 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 Maasin.
Maasin 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 Maasin
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 (25°). 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 | 67 | 30° | 24° | 27.5° | 5.0 h | 24 | 222 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 31° | 24° | 27.3° | 5.8 h | 20 | 166 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 32° | 24° | 27.8° | 6.6 h | 20 | 131 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 33° | 25° | 28.5° | 7.3 h | 18 | 110 |
| MayMay | 62 | 33° | 25° | 29.2° | 6.9 h | 24 | 175 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 32° | 25° | 29.6° | 6.0 h | 27 | 263 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 32° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.4 h | 27 | 292 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 32° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.8 h | 25 | 249 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 32° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.6 h | 27 | 256 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 32° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.4 h | 29 | 275 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 31° | 24° | 29.0° | 5.3 h | 26 | 213 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 31° | 24° | 28.3° | 5.0 h | 25 | 233 |
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
10.13° N, 124.84° E · 3 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Maasin
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Maasin ranges from 27.3 °C in February to 29.6 °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 28.9 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.3° | 26.7° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.8° | 27.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.5° | 27.8° | 28.9° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Maasin
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 5.4 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Maasin, 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
Rain in Maasin: 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, Maasin has about 29 rainy days with 275 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Maasin
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Maasin
How breezy and how cloudy Maasin 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 Maasin 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 83 % of the sky over Maasin: mostly overcast, 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 Maasin
How often the day gets hot in Maasin (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, Maasin 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 Maasin
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Maasin 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.
Maasin has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 67) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 25 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 15 min
- Distance
- 11,400 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
Maasin 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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Maasin compared
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Maasin vs Surigao City
In October the holiday weather in Maasin and Surigao City is about equally good (score 65 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Surigao City as in Maasin. The sea is about equally warm. Surigao City gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Maasin | Surigao City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 24 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Maasin ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Maasin
When is the best time to visit Maasin?
The best time to visit Maasin 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 Maasin?
The sea temperature in Maasin ranges from 27.3 °C in February to 29.6 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Maasin in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Maasin?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Maasin?
The wettest month is July with 292 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 110 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Maasin get?
Maasin gets around 2,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Maasin in?
Maasin is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Maasin?
A nonstop flight from London to Maasin takes about 14 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,400 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Maasin?
Maasin 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 Maasin?
Maasin has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 67) and its weakest during May half-term (score 62). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 62, summer holidays 66, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 67.