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Dumaguete weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Jan–MayBest time to visit

When to go to Dumaguete

Jan–May is driest and calmest for Apo Island; Dec is busy at Christmas. Jun–Nov is wetter, with typhoon risk Aug–Nov.

Dumaguete weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
20°25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January29°C84°F24°C76°F127 mm85%Pleasant
February30°C85°F24°C76°F83 mm82%Pleasant
March31°C87°F25°C77°F81 mm78%Pleasant
April32°C90°F26°C79°F61 mm74%Pleasant
May32°C89°F27°C80°F120 mm75%Hot & humid
June30°C87°F26°C79°F188 mm80%Rainy
July29°C85°F26°C78°F218 mm83%Rainy
August29°C85°F26°C78°F162 mm84%Rainy
September29°C85°F26°C78°F160 mm84%Rainy
October30°C85°F26°C78°F205 mm84%Rainy
November29°C85°F26°C78°F170 mm85%Rainy
December29°C85°F25°C78°F155 mm86%Pleasant

Best months across Philippines

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
ManilaDec–MarApr (33°C)
BoracayNov–MayMay (30°C)
PalawanNov–MayApr (30°C)
El NidoDec–MayMay (30°C)
CebuJan–MayMay (32°C)
SiargaoMar–Apr, Sep–NovMay (29°C)
CoronDec–MayApr (32°C)
BoholJan–MayMay (30°C)
PanglaoJan–MayMay (30°C)
MakatiDec–MarApr (33°C)
MoalboalJan–MayApr (33°C)
BaguioNov–AprApr (25°C)
La UnionNov–AprApr (34°C)
DavaoFeb–MayApr (31°C)
DumagueteJan–MayApr (32°C)
SiquijorJan–MayMay (29°C)
Puerto GaleraMar–JunMay (31°C)
MalapascuaMar–JunMay (31°C)
Port BartonJan–MayApr (32°C)
TagaytayNov–FebApr (29°C)
SagadaFeb–Apr, Nov–DecApr (25°C)
BanaueMar–JunApr (28°C)
ViganNov–MarApr (35°C)
IloiloJan–MayApr (32°C)
Angeles CityNov–MarApr (36°C)
BGCDec–MarApr (33°C)
BantayanJan–MayMay (31°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Dumaguete?

Jan–May. Jan–May is driest and calmest for Apo Island; Dec is busy at Christmas. Jun–Nov is wetter, with typhoon risk Aug–Nov.

When is the rainy season in Dumaguete?

Rain peaks in July with about 218 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Dec.

What is the hottest month in Dumaguete?

April, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).

How cold does Dumaguete get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging 24°C (76°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.