AI-generatedTacloban at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 2,632 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Tacloban
Tacloban 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 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, Tacloban is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tacloban
The best time to visit Tacloban is from December to March. The sea reaches 29.7 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is December with 318 mm of precipitation.
Tacloban through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tacloban in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Tacloban in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Tacloban in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Tacloban in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.2 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
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
Poor
Best time to visit: December – March
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 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:2917:22
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 05:16–05:57 · evening 16:54–17:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:07–05:16 · evening 17:35–17:44
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 Tacloban compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Tacloban in October?
In October, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 229 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 Tacloban.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min05:29 – 17:22
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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 50 %39 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tacloban
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 Tacloban: score 40 against 27. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 40better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 5.0 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 26better |
| Rainfall | 229 mmbetter | 288 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tacloban month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January30° · Sea 28° · 5.0 h
In January, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 288 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tacloban – and yet one of the best months here.
Tacloban in January38February30° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In February, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 201 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban – and yet one of the best months here.
Tacloban in February35March31° · Sea 28° · 6.5 h
In March, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 183 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban – and yet one of the best months here.
Tacloban in March31April32° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In April, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 136 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban.
Tacloban in April27May33° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In May, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 171 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 Tacloban.
Tacloban in May27June32° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In June, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °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 236 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 Tacloban.
Tacloban in June26July32° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In July, Tacloban 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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 229 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban.
Tacloban in July25August33° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In August, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 184 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban.
Tacloban in August25September32° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In September, Tacloban 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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 201 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban.
Tacloban in September27October32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In October, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 229 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 Tacloban.
Tacloban in October31November31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In November, Tacloban is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 257 mm. On about 27 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 Tacloban.
Tacloban in November36December30° · Sea 28° · 4.9 h
In December, Tacloban 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 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 318 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tacloban – and yet one of the best months here.
Tacloban 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 Tacloban
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 (24°), 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 | 40 | 30° | 24° | 27.5° | 5.0 h | 26 | 288 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 30° | 24° | 27.5° | 5.8 h | 22 | 201 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 31° | 24° | 28.0° | 6.5 h | 23 | 183 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 32° | 25° | 28.7° | 7.2 h | 23 | 136 |
| MayMay | 27 | 33° | 26° | 29.4° | 6.9 h | 26 | 171 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 32° | 26° | 29.7° | 6.0 h | 26 | 236 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 32° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.3 h | 26 | 229 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 33° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.7 h | 23 | 184 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 32° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.5 h | 25 | 201 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 32° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.4 h | 27 | 229 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 31° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.3 h | 26 | 257 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 30° | 25° | 28.3° | 4.9 h | 27 | 318 |
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
11.24° N, 125.00° E · 7 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tacloban
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tacloban ranges from 27.5 °C in January to 29.7 °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 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tacloban
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 5.4 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Tacloban, 45 % 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 Tacloban: 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, Tacloban has about 27 rainy days with 229 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tacloban
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 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 Tacloban
How breezy and how cloudy Tacloban 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 Tacloban typically peaks at 13 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: Jan – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Tacloban: mostly overcast, 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 and humidity in Tacloban
How often the day gets hot in Tacloban (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, Tacloban 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 Tacloban
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tacloban 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.
Tacloban has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 38) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.0 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 14 h 5 min
- Distance
- 11,300 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
Tacloban 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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Tacloban vs Ormoc
In October Ormoc has the better holiday weather (score 33 vs 27). During the day Ormoc is 1 °C cooler than Tacloban. The sea in Ormoc is 1 °C warmer. Ormoc gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tacloban | Ormoc |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Feb – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Tacloban ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 29TaclobanThis page32°29°27
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Frequently asked questions about Tacloban
When is the best time to visit Tacloban?
The best time to visit Tacloban is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tacloban?
The sea temperature in Tacloban ranges from 27.5 °C in January to 29.7 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Tacloban in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Tacloban?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Tacloban?
The wettest month is December with 318 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 136 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tacloban get?
Tacloban gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Tacloban in?
Tacloban is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tacloban?
A nonstop flight from London to Tacloban takes about 14 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,300 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Tacloban?
Tacloban 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 Tacloban?
Tacloban has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 38) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 27, summer holidays 25, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 38.