AI-generatedOrmoc at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,300 h
- Rain a year
- 2,315 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Ormoc
Ormoc 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 2,300 hours of sunshine a year, Ormoc is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ormoc
The best time to visit Ormoc is from February to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in April. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 307 mm.
Ormoc through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ormoc in the dry season
Nov – May
Fair
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 118 rainy days in all
Ormoc in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 132 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
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
Poor
Best time to visit: February – April
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 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3017:24
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 05:17–05:58 · evening 16:56–17:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:09–05:17 · 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 Ormoc compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Ormoc in October?
In October, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 274 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Ormoc.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min05:30 – 17:24
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- 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 Ormoc
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 Ormoc: score 49 against 33. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 49better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 274 mm | 110 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ormoc month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January30° · Sea 28° · 5.7 h
In January, Ormoc 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 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 154 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ormoc.
Ormoc in January49February31° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h
In February, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 110 mm in total. On about 21 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 Ormoc – and yet one of the best months here.
Ormoc in February48March31° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In March, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 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, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ormoc – and yet one of the best months here.
Ormoc in March47April32° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In April, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Ormoc – and yet one of the best months here.
Ormoc in April31May33° · Sea 30° · 7.5 h
In May, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 144 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 Ormoc.
Ormoc in May31June32° · Sea 30° · 6.3 h
In June, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Ormoc.
Ormoc in June31July31° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In July, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °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 307 mm. On about 28 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 Ormoc.
Ormoc in July32August31° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In August, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 241 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Ormoc.
Ormoc in August32September31° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In September, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 278 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Ormoc.
Ormoc in September33October31° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In October, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 274 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Ormoc.
Ormoc in October35November31° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In November, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 176 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Ormoc.
Ormoc in November38December30° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In December, Ormoc is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 202 mm. On about 23 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 Ormoc.
Ormoc 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 Ormoc
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 30° | 24° | 27.7° | 5.7 h | 18 | 154 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 31° | 24° | 27.6° | 6.5 h | 14 | 110 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 31° | 24° | 28.1° | 7.3 h | 13 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 32° | 25° | 29.0° | 8.0 h | 12 | 77 |
| MayMay | 31 | 33° | 26° | 29.8° | 7.5 h | 19 | 144 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 32° | 26° | 30.2° | 6.3 h | 25 | 260 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.4 h | 28 | 307 |
| AugustAug | 32 | 31° | 26° | 29.7° | 5.8 h | 25 | 241 |
| SeptemberSep | 32 | 31° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.6 h | 26 | 278 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 31° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.7 h | 27 | 274 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 31° | 25° | 29.4° | 6.0 h | 21 | 176 |
| DecemberDec | 38 | 30° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.7 h | 21 | 202 |
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
11.01° N, 124.61° E · 11 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ormoc
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ormoc ranges from 27.6 °C in February to 30.2 °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 29.4 and 30.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.6° | 27.0° | 28.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.1° | 27.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.2° | 29.4° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.9° | 29.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.0° | 30.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.8° | 29.1° | 30.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 27.7° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ormoc
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 11.9 hours of daylight in Ormoc, 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 Ormoc: 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, Ormoc has about 27 rainy days with 274 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ormoc
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 Ormoc
How breezy and how cloudy Ormoc 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 Ormoc typically peaks at 13 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 83 % of the sky over Ormoc: mostly overcast, 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 Ormoc
How often the day gets hot in Ormoc (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, Ormoc 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 Ormoc
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ormoc 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.
Ormoc has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 47) and its weakest during May half-term (score 31).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
FairBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 5 min
- Distance
- 11,300 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
Ormoc 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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Ormoc vs Tacloban
In October Ormoc has the better holiday weather (score 33 vs 27). During the day Tacloban is 1 °C warmer than Ormoc. The sea in Tacloban is 1 °C cooler. Tacloban gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Ormoc | Tacloban |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 27 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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Philippines in October: the best places
In October, Ormoc ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ormoc
When is the best time to visit Ormoc?
The best time to visit Ormoc is from February to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ormoc?
The sea temperature in Ormoc ranges from 27.6 °C in February to 30.2 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ormoc in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Ormoc?
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 Ormoc?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 307 mm. The driest month is April with 77 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ormoc get?
Ormoc gets around 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.0 hours a day; in July there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Ormoc in?
Ormoc is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ormoc?
A nonstop flight from London to Ormoc takes about 14 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,300 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Ormoc?
Ormoc 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 Ormoc?
Ormoc has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 47) and its weakest during May half-term (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 31, summer holidays 32, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 39.