AI-generatedSantiago, Philippines at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,739 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 78 m
Climate in Santiago, Philippines
Santiago, Philippines 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Santiago, Philippines is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Santiago, Philippines
The best time to visit Santiago, Philippines is from January to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From April to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from July to October; the wettest month is July with 228 mm.
Santiago, Philippines through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Santiago, Philippines in the dry season
Nov – Jun
Fair
- 27–34 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 120 rainy days in all
Santiago, Philippines in the rainy season
Jul – Oct
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Oct
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
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
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:4617:33
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 05:32–06:15 · evening 17:04–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:32 · evening 17:46–17:55
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 Santiago, Philippines compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Santiago, Philippines in October?
In October, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 22 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 Santiago, Philippines.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:46 – 17:33
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 22 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- 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 Santiago, Philippines
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Santiago, Philippines: score 62 against 33. In January, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. January has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 hbetter | 3.4 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 196 mm | 77 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 25better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Santiago, Philippines month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January27° · 3.4 h
In January, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in January60February28° · 4.0 h
In February, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 8 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in February50March30° · 5.2 h
In March, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 20 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in March37April33° · 6.6 h
In April, Santiago, Philippines is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. On about 27 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in April18May34° · 6.6 h
In May, Santiago, Philippines is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 163 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in May16June34° · 6.6 h
In June, Santiago, Philippines is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 141 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in June19July33° · 5.4 h
In July, Santiago, Philippines is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 24 days, totalling 228 mm. On about 30 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in July20August33° · 4.8 h
In August, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 199 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in August24September32° · 4.9 h
In September, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 215 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in September33October31° · 4.7 h
In October, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 22 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in October37November30° · 3.9 h
In November, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 166 mm. On about 13 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines in November49December28° · 2.8 h
In December, Santiago, Philippines is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 162 mm. On about 5 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 Santiago, Philippines.
Santiago, Philippines 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 Santiago, Philippines
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in June (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 349 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 27° | 19° | 3.4 h | 12 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 28° | 20° | 4.0 h | 11 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 30° | 21° | 5.2 h | 12 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 33° | 23° | 6.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| MayMay | 18 | 34° | 24° | 6.6 h | 17 | 163 |
| JuneJun | 16 | 34° | 24° | 6.6 h | 20 | 141 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 33° | 24° | 5.4 h | 24 | 228 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 33° | 23° | 4.8 h | 23 | 199 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 32° | 23° | 4.9 h | 23 | 215 |
| OctoberOct | 33 | 31° | 22° | 4.7 h | 21 | 196 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 30° | 22° | 3.9 h | 19 | 166 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 28° | 20° | 2.8 h | 17 | 162 |
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
16.69° N, 121.55° E · 78 m · Asia/Manila
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Santiago, Philippines
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 4.7 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Santiago, Philippines, 40 % 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 Santiago, Philippines: 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, Santiago, Philippines has about 21 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Santiago, Philippines
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 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 and clouds in Santiago, Philippines
How breezy and how cloudy Santiago, Philippines 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 Santiago, Philippines typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Santiago, Philippines: mostly cloudy, with about 4.7 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 Santiago, Philippines
How often the day gets hot in Santiago, Philippines (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, Santiago, Philippines has about 22 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 Santiago, Philippines
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Santiago, Philippines 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.
Santiago, Philippines has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 56) and its weakest during May half-term (score 18).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 18
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 33
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 15 min
- Distance
- 10,590 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
Santiago, Philippines 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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Santiago vs Sagada
In October Sagada has the better holiday weather (score 53 vs 33). During the day Sagada is 7 °C cooler than Santiago. Sagada gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Santiago | Sagada |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 33 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 22 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Santiago, Philippines
When is the best time to visit Santiago, Philippines?
The best time to visit Santiago, Philippines 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 Santiago, Philippines?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Santiago, Philippines?
The rainy season is from July to October; the wettest month is July with 228 mm. The driest month is February with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Santiago, Philippines get?
Santiago, Philippines gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Santiago, Philippines in?
Santiago, Philippines is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Santiago, Philippines?
A nonstop flight from London to Santiago, Philippines takes about 13 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Santiago, Philippines?
Santiago, Philippines 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 Santiago, Philippines?
Santiago, Philippines has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 56) and its weakest during May half-term (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 18, summer holidays 20, October half-term 33, Christmas holidays 56.