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San Fernando, Pampanga weather & best time to visit

City break

San Fernando, Pampanga at a glance

Best time
Jan – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 35°
Sunshine a year
2,170 h
Rain a year
1,703 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
10 m

Climate in San Fernando, Pampanga

San Fernando, Pampanga 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 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, San Fernando, Pampanga is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit San Fernando, Pampanga

The best time to visit San Fernando, Pampanga is from January to February. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 317 mm.

San Fernando, Pampanga through the seasons

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

San Fernando, Pampanga in the dry season

Nov – May

48

Fair

  • 31–35 °C by day
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 54 rainy days in all

San Fernando, Pampanga in the rainy season

Jun – Oct

23

Poor

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 128 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Mar – Jun

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in San Fernando, Pampanga for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

26

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January – February

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 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

05:4817:37

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 05:35–06:17 · evening 17:09–17:51
Blue hour
Morning 05:27–05:35 · evening 17:51–17:59

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 San Fernando, Pampanga compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low24°23°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in San Fernando, Pampanga in October?

In October, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 185 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 49 min05:48 – 17:37
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
73 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • 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

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in San Fernando, Pampanga

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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January has the better holiday weather in San Fernando, Pampanga: score 67 against 26. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.

October vs January, San Fernando, Pampanga
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score2667better
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low24°21°
Sunshine5.4 h6.6 hbetter
Rainy days194better
Rainfall185 mm34 mmbetter
Muggy days3126better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

San Fernando, Pampanga month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

67January31° · 6.6 h

In January, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 25 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 San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in January
62February32° · 6.9 h

In February, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 25 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 San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in February
53March34° · 7.4 h

In March, San Fernando, Pampanga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 30 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 San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in March
42April35° · 7.9 h

In April, San Fernando, Pampanga is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in April
12May35° · 6.6 h

In May, San Fernando, Pampanga is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 137 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in May
18June34° · 5.7 h

In June, San Fernando, Pampanga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 202 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 San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in June
22July32° · 4.4 h

In July, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 317 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 San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in July
24August32° · 4.2 h

In August, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 273 mm. On about 28 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 San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in August
23September32° · 4.4 h

In September, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 287 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in September
26October32° · 5.4 h

In October, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 185 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in October
46November32° · 6.1 h

In November, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 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, November is a so-so month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in November
55December31° · 5.9 h

In December, San Fernando, Pampanga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 94 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 a so-so month for a holiday in San Fernando, Pampanga.

San Fernando, Pampanga in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

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Nights and sleep in San Fernando, Pampanga

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 (21°), 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 351 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 32°Night 24°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6731°21°6.6 h434
FebruaryFeb6232°21°6.9 h329
MarchMar5334°22°7.4 h431
AprilApr4235°24°7.9 h631
MayMay1235°25°6.6 h18137
JuneJun1834°25°5.7 h25202
JulyJul2232°25°4.4 h29317
AugustAug2432°25°4.2 h29273
SeptemberSep2332°24°4.4 h27287
OctoberOct2632°24°5.4 h19185
NovemberNov4632°23°6.1 h1183
DecemberDec5531°22°5.9 h894

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

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Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in San Fernando, Pampanga

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

Per year
2,170 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in San Fernando, Pampanga, 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

Rain in San Fernando, Pampanga: 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
1,703 mm on 182 days
Wettest month
Jul · 317 mm
Driest month
Feb · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 19Rainfall 185 mm

In October, San Fernando, Pampanga has about 19 rainy days with 185 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in San Fernando, Pampanga

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 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 30 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 San Fernando, Pampanga

How breezy and how cloudy San Fernando, Pampanga 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
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in San Fernando, Pampanga typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 44 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 88 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over San Fernando, Pampanga: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in San Fernando, Pampanga

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

Hot days a year
334 days
Hottest month
Apr · 35 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 32 °C

In October, San Fernando, Pampanga 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 San Fernando, Pampanga

Weather for your travel dates

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

San Fernando, Pampanga 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.

San Fernando, Pampanga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during May half-term (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    45

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    13

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    23

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    26

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    61

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 25 min
Distance
10,700 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

San Fernando, Pampanga 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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San Fernando vs Lubao

In October the holiday weather in San Fernando and Lubao is about equally good (score 26 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Lubao as in San Fernando.

San Fernando vs Lubao, in October
in OctoberSan FernandoLubao
Holiday weather score2625
Daytime high32°32°
Seano sea nearby29°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1919
Best timeJan – FebNov – Mar

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OctoberSan Fernando 32°Lubao 32°
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In October, San Fernando, Pampanga ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Taal31°29°70
  4. 4San Fernando30°29°70
  5. 5Baler31°29°68
  6. 6Iba32°29°66
  7. 7Puerto Galera32°29°65
  8. 8Lubao32°29°64
  9. 28San FernandoThis page32°26
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Frequently asked questions about San Fernando, Pampanga

When is the best time to visit San Fernando, Pampanga?

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

What is the warmest month in San Fernando, Pampanga?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.

When does it rain most in San Fernando, Pampanga?

The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 317 mm. The driest month is February with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does San Fernando, Pampanga get?

San Fernando, Pampanga gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.9 hours a day; in August there are 4.2 hours a day.

What time zone is San Fernando, Pampanga in?

San Fernando, Pampanga is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to San Fernando, Pampanga?

A nonstop flight from London to San Fernando, Pampanga takes about 13 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,700 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in San Fernando, Pampanga?

San Fernando, Pampanga 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 San Fernando, Pampanga?

San Fernando, Pampanga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during May half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 13, summer holidays 23, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 61.