AI-generatedSiquijor at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,888 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Siquijor
Siquijor 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 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Siquijor is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Siquijor
The best time to visit Siquijor 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 29.5 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is December with 218 mm of precipitation.
Siquijor through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Siquijor in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Siquijor in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Siquijor in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Siquijor in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 62 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
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Siquijor for you.
Your best months: January – March
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 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3317:30
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 05:21–06:02 · evening 17:02–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:12–05:21 · evening 17:43–17:51
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 Siquijor compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Siquijor in October?
In October, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 202 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 Siquijor.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min05:33 – 17:30
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %99 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- 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 Siquijor
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Siquijor: score 80 against 68. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in April. April has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 28.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 202 mm | 90 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Siquijor month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January29° · Sea 27° · 5.9 h
In January, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Siquijor.
Siquijor in January77February29° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h
In February, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Siquijor.
Siquijor in February79March30° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In March, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. 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 good month for a holiday in Siquijor.
Siquijor in March80April31° · Sea 28° · 7.9 h
In April, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °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 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Siquijor.
Siquijor in April70May32° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In May, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 133 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor in May67June32° · Sea 30° · 6.1 h
In June, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 163 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor in June67July31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In July, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 175 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor in July67August32° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In August, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 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, August is a good month for a holiday in Siquijor.
Siquijor in August67September32° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In September, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 149 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor in September68October31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In October, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 202 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor in October70November31° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In November, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 215 mm. On about 26 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor in November71December30° · Sea 28° · 6.3 h
In December, Siquijor is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 218 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 Siquijor.
Siquijor 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 Siquijor
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 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (25°), the warmest in May (26°). 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 | 29° | 25° | 27.4° | 5.9 h | 21 | 173 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 29° | 25° | 27.1° | 6.8 h | 15 | 136 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 30° | 25° | 27.5° | 7.6 h | 15 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 31° | 26° | 28.2° | 7.9 h | 15 | 90 |
| MayMay | 70 | 32° | 26° | 29.1° | 7.2 h | 22 | 133 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 32° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.1 h | 24 | 163 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.6 h | 23 | 175 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 6.1 h | 20 | 137 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 32° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.8 h | 22 | 149 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 31° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.6 h | 26 | 202 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 31° | 25° | 29.1° | 6.0 h | 26 | 215 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 30° | 25° | 28.3° | 6.3 h | 25 | 218 |
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
9.21° N, 123.52° E · 17 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Siquijor
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Siquijor ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.5 °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 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.2° | 27.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Siquijor
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 5.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Siquijor, 47 % 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 Siquijor: 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, Siquijor has about 26 rainy days with 202 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Siquijor
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Siquijor
How breezy and how cloudy Siquijor 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 Siquijor typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Siquijor: mostly overcast, with about 5.6 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 Siquijor
How often the day gets hot in Siquijor (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, Siquijor has about 29 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 Siquijor
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Siquijor 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.
Siquijor has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 15 min
- Distance
- 11,410 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
Siquijor 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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Siquijor vs Dumaguete
In October the holiday weather in Siquijor and Dumaguete is about equally good (score 68 vs 66). During the day it is about as warm in Dumaguete as in Siquijor. The sea is about equally warm. Dumaguete gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Siquijor | Dumaguete |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 28 |
| Best time | All year | Nov – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Siquijor
When is the best time to visit Siquijor?
The best time to visit Siquijor 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 Siquijor?
The sea temperature in Siquijor ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.5 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Siquijor in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Siquijor?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Siquijor?
The wettest month is December with 218 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 90 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Siquijor get?
Siquijor gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Siquijor in?
Siquijor is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Siquijor?
A nonstop flight from London to Siquijor takes about 14 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,410 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Siquijor?
Siquijor 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 Siquijor?
Siquijor has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 69, summer holidays 67, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 71.