AI-generatedPuerto Galera at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 2,962 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera 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 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Galera is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Galera
The best time to visit Puerto Galera 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 29.8 °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 December with 428 mm of precipitation.
Puerto Galera through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Galera in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Puerto Galera in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Puerto Galera in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Puerto Galera in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 75 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
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 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4617:37
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 05:33–06:15 · evening 17:09–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:33 · evening 17:50–17:59
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 Puerto Galera 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 | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Galera in October?
In October, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 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 Puerto Galera.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min05:46 – 17:37
- UV index
- 11 · 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
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %91 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- 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 Puerto Galera
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 Puerto Galera: score 73 against 65. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 21better |
| Rainfall | 275 mm | 186 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Galera month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January30° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h
In January, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 257 mm. On about 12 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in January73February30° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h
In February, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 186 mm. On about 17 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in February73March31° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In March, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 148 mm. On about 27 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in March71April33° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In April, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 87 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in April62May33° · Sea 30° · 7.2 h
In May, Puerto Galera is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 182 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in May61June33° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h
In June, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 241 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in June61July32° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In July, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 310 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in July61August32° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In August, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 238 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in August61September32° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In September, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 328 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 a good month for a holiday in Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in September65October32° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In October, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in October70November31° · Sea 28° · 5.9 h
In November, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 280 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 a good month for a holiday in Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in November69December30° · Sea 28° · 5.6 h
In December, Puerto Galera is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 428 mm. On about 16 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 Puerto Galera.
Puerto Galera in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in May: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Puerto Galera
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)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. 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 (22°), 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 | 70 | 30° | 22° | 26.7° | 6.1 h | 26 | 257 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 30° | 22° | 26.5° | 6.8 h | 21 | 186 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 31° | 23° | 27.0° | 7.5 h | 19 | 148 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 33° | 24° | 28.2° | 8.2 h | 16 | 87 |
| MayMay | 62 | 33° | 25° | 29.5° | 7.2 h | 24 | 182 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 33° | 25° | 29.8° | 6.2 h | 26 | 241 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 32° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.0 h | 27 | 310 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 32° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.2 h | 25 | 238 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 32° | 24° | 29.0° | 5.1 h | 26 | 328 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 32° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.5 h | 27 | 275 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 31° | 24° | 28.4° | 5.9 h | 27 | 280 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 30° | 23° | 27.6° | 5.6 h | 29 | 428 |
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
13.50° N, 120.95° E · 12 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperatureUp to 30° in June
Sea temperature in Puerto Galera
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto Galera ranges from 26.5 °C in February to 29.8 °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 29.0 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.7° | 26.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.5° | 26.0° | 27.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 29.0° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.7° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 28.0° | 28.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.3° | warm |
Sunshine2,260 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Puerto Galera
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 5.5 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Puerto Galera, 46 % 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.
Rain2,962 mm a year, most in December
Rain in Puerto Galera: 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, Puerto Galera has about 27 rainy days with 275 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in August
UV index in Puerto Galera
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (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 & cloudsWindiest in January: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Puerto Galera
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Galera 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 Puerto Galera 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 81 % of the sky over Puerto Galera: mostly overcast, with about 5.5 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 & humidity303 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Puerto Galera
How often the day gets hot in Puerto Galera (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, Puerto Galera 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 Puerto Galera
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Puerto Galera 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.
Puerto Galera has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 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
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 35 min
- Distance
- 10,860 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
Puerto Galera 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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Puerto Galera vs Calapan
In October the holiday weather in Puerto Galera and Calapan is about equally good (score 65 vs 63). During the day it is about as warm in Calapan as in Puerto Galera. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Puerto Galera | Calapan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Puerto Galera ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Galera
When is the best time to visit Puerto Galera?
The best time to visit Puerto Galera 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 Puerto Galera?
The sea temperature in Puerto Galera ranges from 26.5 °C in February to 29.8 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Puerto Galera in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Galera?
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 Puerto Galera?
The wettest month is December with 428 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 87 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Galera get?
Puerto Galera gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.2 hours a day; in July there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Galera in?
Puerto Galera is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Galera?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Galera takes about 13 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,860 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Puerto Galera?
Puerto Galera 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 Puerto Galera?
Puerto Galera has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 62, summer holidays 61, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 70.