AI-generatedZamboanga at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 29°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 2,605 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Zamboanga
Zamboanga 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 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Zamboanga is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – April
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3817:37
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 05:25–06:06 · evening 17:09–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:25 · evening 17:50–17:58
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.
What is the weather like in Zamboanga in October?
In October, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 302 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min05:38 – 17:37
- UV index
- 13 · 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
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- 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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Zamboanga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Zamboanga ranges from 28.3 °C in February to 29.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. From June to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 28.7 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.3° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Zamboanga
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 12.0 hours of daylight in Zamboanga, 47 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Zamboanga
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · 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 it, 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.
Rain in Zamboanga: 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, Zamboanga has about 28 rainy days with 302 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Zamboanga
How breezy and how cloudy Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Zamboanga: 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 and humidity in Zamboanga
How often the day gets hot in Zamboanga (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, Zamboanga has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zamboanga
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 (10+ 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 January (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) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
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 | 53 | 28° | 25° | 28.4° | 6.4 h | 21 | 163 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 29° | 25° | 28.3° | 7.0 h | 17 | 127 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 29° | 25° | 28.6° | 7.4 h | 21 | 144 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 29° | 25° | 29.0° | 7.4 h | 25 | 175 |
| MayMay | 47 | 29° | 26° | 29.2° | 6.3 h | 28 | 240 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 29° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.5 h | 27 | 284 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 5.4 h | 27 | 255 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 6.1 h | 26 | 224 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 29° | 25° | 29.0° | 5.7 h | 26 | 239 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 29° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.6 h | 28 | 302 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 29° | 25° | 29.2° | 6.0 h | 27 | 247 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 29° | 25° | 28.9° | 6.5 h | 25 | 206 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
6.91° N, 122.07° E · 9 m · Asia/Manila
Best time to visit Zamboanga
The best time to visit Zamboanga is from June to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 29.2 °C. The wettest month is October with 302 mm of precipitation.
Zamboanga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zamboanga in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Zamboanga in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Zamboanga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Zamboanga in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zamboanga for you.
Your best months: January – February, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Zamboanga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Zamboanga: score 54 against 49. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 54better |
| Day high | 29° | 29° |
| Night low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 28.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 302 mm | 127 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
12 or more rainy days
Zamboanga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
53January28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In January, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 163 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in January54February29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 127 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in February52March29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 144 mm. On about 6 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 Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in March50April29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 175 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in April47May29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 240 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in May49June29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 284 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in June51July28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 255 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in July52August28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 224 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in August50September29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 239 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in September49October29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In October, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 302 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in October49November29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 247 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
Zamboanga in November52December29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In December, Zamboanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 206 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Zamboanga.
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Zamboanga vs. Cagayan de Oro
In October the holiday weather in Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro is about equally good (score 49 vs. 51). During the day Cagayan de Oro is 1 °C cooler than Zamboanga. The sea in Cagayan de Oro is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Zamboanga | Cagayan de Oro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 27 |
| Best time | Jun – Apr | Feb – Mar |
Through the year
Philippines in October: the best places
In October, Zamboanga ranks 6 of 14 destinations in this country.
- Coron28°29°69
- 2Boracay28°29°67
- 3El Nido28°29°66
- 4Baguio23°56
- 5Cagayan de Oro28°30°51
- 6ZamboangaThis page29°29°49
- 7Cebu29°30°47
- 8Quezon City29°46
Planning a trip to Zamboanga
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Zamboanga 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.
Zamboanga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 53) and its weakest during May half-term (score 47).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 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 25 min
- Distance
- 11,540 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.
Frequently asked questions about Zamboanga
When is the best time to visit Zamboanga?
The best time to visit Zamboanga is from June to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Zamboanga?
The sea temperature in Zamboanga ranges from 28.3 °C in February to 29.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Zamboanga in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Zamboanga?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Zamboanga?
The wettest month is October with 302 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 127 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zamboanga get?
Zamboanga gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.4 hours a day; in July there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Zamboanga in?
Zamboanga uses the time zone Asia/Manila, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zamboanga?
A nonstop flight from London to Zamboanga takes about 14 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,540 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Zamboanga?
Zamboanga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 53) and its weakest during May half-term (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 52, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 53.
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