AI-generatedPagadian at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 2,478 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Pagadian
Pagadian 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 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Pagadian is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pagadian
The best time to visit Pagadian is in February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in February. In April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 315 mm.
Pagadian through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pagadian in the dry season
Nov – May
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 121 rainy days in all
Pagadian in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 140 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February, August
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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:3317:31
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 05:20–06:01 · evening 17:03–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:12–05:20 · evening 17:44–17:52
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 Pagadian compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Pagadian in October?
In October, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 300 mm. On about 25 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 Pagadian.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min05:33 – 17:31
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 25 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- 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 Pagadian
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 Pagadian: score 46 against 30. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 17 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 46better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.6° | 28.7° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 300 mm | 88 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pagadian month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January31° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In January, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 24 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in January46February32° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In February, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 24 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 Pagadian – and yet one of the best months here.
Pagadian in February36March33° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In March, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 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, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pagadian.
Pagadian in March25April34° · Sea 30° · 6.1 h
In April, Pagadian is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 114 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Pagadian.
Pagadian in April25May32° · Sea 30° · 5.2 h
In May, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °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 248 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pagadian.
Pagadian in May30June31° · Sea 30° · 4.4 h
In June, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 293 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Pagadian.
Pagadian in June32July31° · Sea 29° · 4.2 h
In July, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 315 mm. On about 21 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in July33August31° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h
In August, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 291 mm. On about 22 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in August32September31° · Sea 29° · 4.4 h
In September, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 313 mm. On about 23 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in September30October31° · Sea 30° · 4.4 h
In October, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 300 mm. On about 25 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in October31November31° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h
In November, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 25 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in November32December31° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In December, Pagadian is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 143 mm. On about 25 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 Pagadian.
Pagadian in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pagadian
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in September (23°), the warmest in April (24°). 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 | 31° | 23° | 28.7° | 4.9 h | 15 | 117 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 32° | 23° | 28.7° | 5.6 h | 11 | 88 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 33° | 24° | 29.0° | 6.1 h | 13 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 34° | 24° | 29.6° | 6.1 h | 16 | 114 |
| MayMay | 25 | 32° | 24° | 30.0° | 5.2 h | 27 | 248 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 31° | 23° | 29.7° | 4.4 h | 28 | 293 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 31° | 23° | 29.4° | 4.2 h | 29 | 315 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 31° | 23° | 29.4° | 4.6 h | 28 | 291 |
| SeptemberSep | 32 | 31° | 23° | 29.4° | 4.4 h | 27 | 313 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 31° | 23° | 29.6° | 4.4 h | 28 | 300 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 31° | 23° | 29.5° | 4.9 h | 22 | 173 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 31° | 23° | 29.2° | 5.1 h | 18 | 143 |
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
7.83° N, 123.44° E · 40 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature in Pagadian
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pagadian ranges from 28.7 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.0° | 29.4° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Pagadian
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 4.4 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Pagadian, 37 % 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 Pagadian: 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, Pagadian has about 28 rainy days with 300 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Pagadian
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 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 and clouds in Pagadian
How breezy and how cloudy Pagadian 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 Pagadian typically peaks at 8 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 86 % of the sky over Pagadian: mostly overcast, with about 4.4 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 and humidity in Pagadian
How often the day gets hot in Pagadian (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, Pagadian has about 25 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 Pagadian
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pagadian 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.
Pagadian has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 36) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 25 min
- Distance
- 11,540 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.
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Pagadian vs Ozamiz
In October Pagadian has the better holiday weather (score 30 vs 25). During the day Ozamiz is 1 °C warmer than Pagadian. The sea is about equally warm. Ozamiz gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Pagadian | Ozamiz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 27 |
| Best time | Feb | Aug, Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Pagadian
When is the best time to visit Pagadian?
The best time to visit Pagadian is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pagadian?
The sea temperature in Pagadian ranges from 28.7 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Pagadian in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Pagadian?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Pagadian?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 315 mm. The driest month is March with 84 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pagadian get?
Pagadian gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 6.1 hours a day; in July there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Pagadian in?
Pagadian is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pagadian?
A nonstop flight from London to Pagadian takes about 14 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,540 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Pagadian?
Pagadian has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 36) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 26, summer holidays 33, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 36.