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Mati weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Mati at a glance

Best time
All year
Warmest month
Apr · 31°
Warmest sea
Jun · 29.5°
Sunshine a year
2,160 h
Rain a year
3,243 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
21 m

Climate in Mati

Mati 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Mati is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mati

The best time to visit Mati is all year round. The sea reaches 29.5 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is January with 386 mm of precipitation.

Mati through the seasons

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

Mati in spring

Mar – May

72

Good

  • 31 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 82 rainy days in all

Mati in summer

Jun – Aug

69

Good

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

Mati in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

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

Mati in winter

Dec – Feb

68

Good

  • 30 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 80 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 Mati for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – February, August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

70

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: all year

Keep in mindFrequent rain

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°

05:2117:20

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 05:08–05:49 · evening 16:52–17:33
Blue hour
Morning 05:00–05:08 · evening 17:33–17:41

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 Mati compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°31°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea30°29°
Daylight12.1 h11.9 h

What is the weather like in Mati in October?

In October, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 217 mm. On about 28 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 Mati.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 59 min05:21 – 17:20
UV index
13 · 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
82 %on averageAll months
Hot days
28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • 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 Mati

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

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October and March bring similar holiday weather to Mati (score 70 and 72). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in March. March has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.

October vs March, Mati
MonthOctoberMarch
Holiday weather score7072
Daytime high31°31°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea29.5°28.2°
Sunshine5.9 h6.5 hbetter
Rainy days22better27
Rainfall217 mmbetter301 mm
Muggy days3131

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Mati month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

67January30° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h

In January, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °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 386 mm. On about 14 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 Mati.

Mati in January
69February30° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h

In February, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 295 mm. On about 15 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 Mati.

Mati in February
72March31° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h

In March, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 301 mm. On about 24 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 Mati.

Mati in March
72April31° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h

In April, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 276 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 Mati.

Mati in April
71May31° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h

In May, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 320 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 Mati.

Mati in May
69June31° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h

In June, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °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 292 mm. On about 24 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 Mati.

Mati in June
69July30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In July, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 22 days, adding up to 205 mm. On about 22 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 Mati.

Mati in July
70August30° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h

In August, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 184 mm. On about 20 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 Mati.

Mati in August
70September30° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h

In September, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 148 mm. On about 22 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 Mati.

Mati in September
70October31° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h

In October, Mati is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 217 mm. On about 28 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 Mati.

Mati in October
69November31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In November, Mati 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 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 300 mm. On about 24 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 Mati.

Mati in November
68December30° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h

In December, Mati 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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 318 mm. On about 19 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 Mati.

Mati in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Mati

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 (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.

OctoberDay 31°Night 25°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6730°25°28.2°5.2 h28386
FebruaryFeb6930°25°28.0°5.8 h24295
MarchMar7231°25°28.2°6.5 h27301
AprilApr7231°26°28.8°7.0 h28276
MayMay7131°26°29.3°6.3 h27320
JuneJun6931°25°29.5°5.6 h26292
JulyJul6930°25°29.4°5.6 h22205
AugustAug7030°25°29.2°6.1 h22184
SeptemberSep7030°25°29.5°6.0 h19148
OctoberOct7031°25°29.5°5.9 h22217
NovemberNov6931°25°29.3°5.6 h25300
DecemberDec6830°25°28.8°5.4 h28318

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

6.96° N, 126.22° E · 21 m · Asia/Manila

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Mati

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

Sea in October29.5°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 29.9 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.5°8 in 10 years 29.0° – 29.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Mati ranges from 28.0 °C in February to 29.5 °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 April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan28.2°27.5°28.7°warm
FebruaryFeb28.0°27.4°28.7°warm
MarchMar28.2°27.8°28.7°warm
AprilApr28.8°28.4°29.3°warm
MayMay29.3°28.9°29.7°very warm
JuneJun29.5°29.0°30.0°very warm
JulyJul29.4°28.7°29.9°very warm
AugustAug29.2°28.6°29.8°very warm
SeptemberSep29.5°29.1°30.0°very warm
OctoberOct29.5°29.0°29.9°very warm
NovemberNov29.3°28.9°29.8°very warm
DecemberDec28.8°28.2°29.2°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Mati

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

Per year
2,160 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 5.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.9 hDaylight 12.0 hShare of daylight 49 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Mati, 49 % 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 Mati: 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
3,243 mm on 297 days
Wettest month
Jan · 386 mm
Driest month
Sep · 148 mm
OctoberRainy days 22Rainfall 217 mm

In October, Mati has about 22 rainy days with 217 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Mati

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
13 · 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mati

How breezy and how cloudy Mati 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
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Mati 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.

Year average
80 % · mostly overcast
Clearest month
Apr · 71 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 87 %
OctoberCloud cover 82 %Sunshine 5.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Mati: mostly overcast, with about 5.9 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 Mati

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

Hot days a year
269 days
Hottest month
Apr · 31 °C
Hot months
All year except Jan

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 28Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Mati has about 28 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 Mati

Weather for your travel dates

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

Mati 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.

Mati has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 68 to 72).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    72

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    71

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    70

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    70

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    68

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 28 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 40 min
Distance
11,780 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.

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Mati vs Davao City

In October Mati has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs 57). During the day Davao City is 2 °C warmer than Mati. The sea is about equally warm. Davao City gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Mati vs Davao City, in October
in OctoberMatiDavao City
Holiday weather score7057
Daytime high31°33°
Sea30°30°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days2222
Best timeAll yearJul – Aug, Dec – Mar

Through the year

OctoberMati 31°Davao City 33°
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In October, Mati ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. MatiThis page31°30°70
  2. 2Siquijor31°29°68
  3. 3Panglao31°29°68
  4. 4Dipolog31°29°67
  5. 5Tagbilaran31°29°67
  6. 6Dapitan31°29°66
  7. 7Dumaguete31°29°66
  8. 8Maasin32°29°65
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Frequently asked questions about Mati

When is the best time to visit Mati?

The best time to visit Mati 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 Mati?

The sea temperature in Mati ranges from 28.0 °C in February to 29.5 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Mati in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Mati?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Mati?

The wettest month is January with 386 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 148 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mati get?

Mati gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 5.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Mati in?

Mati is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Mati?

A nonstop flight from London to Mati takes about 14 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,780 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Mati?

Mati has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 68 to 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 71, summer holidays 70, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 68.