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Romblon weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Romblon at a glance

Best time
Jan – Apr
Warmest month
May · 33°
Warmest sea
Jun · 30.0°
Sunshine a year
2,330 h
Rain a year
2,361 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
14 m

Climate in Romblon

Romblon 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 29 °C. With around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year, Romblon is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Romblon

The best time to visit Romblon is from January to April. The sea reaches 30.0 °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 rainy season is from June to December; the wettest month is October with 289 mm.

Romblon through the seasons

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

Romblon in the dry season

Jan – May

74

Good

  • 29–33 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 86 rainy days in all

Romblon in the rainy season

Jun – Dec

67

Good

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 177 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

Jun – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Romblon for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: January – April

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

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 28°

05:4017:33

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 05:27–06:09 · evening 17:04–17:46
Blue hour
Morning 05:19–05:27 · evening 17:46–17:54

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 Romblon 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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°31°
Night-time low26°26°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Romblon in October?

In October, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 289 mm. On about 27 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 Romblon.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 52 min05:40 – 17:33
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
81 %on averageAll months
Hot days
27 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • 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 Romblon

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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February has the better holiday weather in Romblon: score 80 against 68. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.

October vs February, Romblon
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score6880better
Daytime high31°30°
Night-time low26°25°
Sea29.1°26.9°
Sunshine5.5 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days2613better
Rainfall289 mm93 mmbetter
Muggy days3128better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Romblon month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

70January29° · Sea 27° · 6.1 h

In January, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Romblon.

Romblon in January
80February30° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h

In February, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Romblon.

Romblon in February
80March31° · Sea 28° · 7.9 h

In March, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Romblon.

Romblon in March
74April33° · Sea 29° · 8.5 h

In April, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 84 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Romblon.

Romblon in April
64May33° · Sea 30° · 7.4 h

In May, Romblon is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 171 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 Romblon.

Romblon in May
64June32° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h

In June, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 252 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 Romblon.

Romblon in June
65July31° · Sea 30° · 5.1 h

In July, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 284 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 a good month for a holiday in Romblon.

Romblon in July
67August31° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h

In August, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 210 mm. On about 27 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 Romblon.

Romblon in August
65September31° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h

In September, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 241 mm. On about 27 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 Romblon.

Romblon in September
68October31° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h

In October, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 289 mm. On about 27 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 Romblon.

Romblon in October
70November31° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h

In November, Romblon 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. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 246 mm. On about 23 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 Romblon.

Romblon in November
70December29° · Sea 28° · 6.0 h

In December, Romblon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 256 mm. On about 6 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 Romblon.

Romblon in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Romblon

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 26°. 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 (28°). 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 364 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 31°Night 26°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7029°25°27.0°6.1 h18144
FebruaryFeb8030°25°26.9°7.1 h1393
MarchMar8031°26°27.6°7.9 h1590
AprilApr7433°27°28.8°8.5 h1684
MayMay6433°28°29.8°7.4 h24171
JuneJun6432°27°30.0°6.2 h26252
JulyJul6531°27°29.6°5.1 h27284
AugustAug6731°27°29.1°5.5 h24210
SeptemberSep6531°27°29.2°5.2 h24241
OctoberOct6831°26°29.1°5.5 h26289
NovemberNov7031°26°28.8°6.1 h26246
DecemberDec7029°26°27.9°6.0 h23256

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

12.58° N, 122.27° E · 14 m · Asia/Manila

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Romblon

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

Sea in October29.1°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.6 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.1°8 in 10 years 28.3° – 29.6°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Romblon ranges from 26.9 °C in February to 30.0 °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 29.1 and 30.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan27.0°26.4°27.5°warm
FebruaryFeb26.9°26.4°27.4°warm
MarchMar27.6°26.9°28.2°warm
AprilApr28.8°28.1°29.5°warm
MayMay29.8°29.1°30.4°very warm
JuneJun30.0°29.1°30.7°very warm
JulyJul29.6°28.8°30.3°very warm
AugustAug29.1°28.4°29.9°very warm
SeptemberSep29.2°28.5°29.8°very warm
OctoberOct29.1°28.3°29.6°very warm
NovemberNov28.8°28.2°29.2°warm
DecemberDec27.9°27.2°28.5°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Romblon

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

Per year
2,330 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 5.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.5 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Romblon, 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.

Rain

Rain in Romblon: 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
2,361 mm on 263 days
Wettest month
Oct · 289 mm
Driest month
Apr · 84 mm
OctoberRainy days 26Rainfall 289 mm

In October, Romblon has about 26 rainy days with 289 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Romblon

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Romblon

How breezy and how cloudy Romblon 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
22 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 27 km/h
Calmest month
May · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Romblon typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
73 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 51 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 90 %
OctoberCloud cover 81 %Sunshine 5.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Romblon: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Romblon

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

Hot days a year
266 days
Hottest month
May · 33 °C
Hot months
Mar – Nov

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 27Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Romblon has about 27 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 Romblon

Weather for your travel dates

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

Romblon 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.

Romblon has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 64).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    76

    GoodBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    64

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 25 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    66

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 25 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    70

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 21 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 45 min
Distance
11,020 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.

Storm season

Romblon 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Romblon vs Boracay

In October the holiday weather in Romblon and Boracay is about equally good (score 68 vs 67). During the day Boracay is 1 °C cooler than Romblon. The sea is about equally warm. Boracay gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Romblon vs Boracay, in October
in OctoberRomblonBoracay
Holiday weather score6867
Daytime high31°30°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days2628
Best timeJan – AprAll year

Through the year

OctoberRomblon 31°Boracay 30°
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Philippines in October: the best places

In October, Romblon ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Boac30°29°69
  2. 2Bantayan31°29°69
  3. 3Coron30°29°69
  4. 4RomblonThis page31°29°68
  5. 5Boracay30°29°67
  6. 6Puerto Galera31°29°67
  7. 7El Nido30°29°65
  8. 8San Juan32°29°63
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Frequently asked questions about Romblon

When is the best time to visit Romblon?

The best time to visit Romblon is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Romblon?

The sea temperature in Romblon ranges from 26.9 °C in February to 30.0 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Romblon in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Romblon?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Romblon?

The rainy season is from June to December; the wettest month is October with 289 mm. The driest month is April with 84 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Romblon get?

Romblon gets around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.5 hours a day; in July there are 5.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Romblon in?

Romblon is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Romblon?

A nonstop flight from London to Romblon takes about 13 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,020 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Romblon?

Romblon 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 Romblon?

Romblon has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 64, summer holidays 66, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 70.