13° to 24°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, cool, sunny, and the peak of the dry season.
🧥 Light jacket for evenings☀️ Sunscreen
14° to 25°
Peak Dry Season
Still very dry and sunny, coinciding with the month-long Panagbenga Flower Festival.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
15° to 26°
Dry Season Ends
Still part of the dry season, with rain starting to tick up very slightly.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
16° to 27°
Warmest Month
The warmest month of the year on average, in the transition toward the rains.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
16° to 27°
Rainy Season Begins
Rain becomes a regular, near-daily presence as the wet season sets in.
☔ Umbrella essential🧥 Light layers
15° to 26°
Rain Deepens
Rain on most days now, with the wet season firmly established.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
15° to 26°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, with rain on nearly every day.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
14° to 25°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with typhoon risk historically at its highest.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
15° to 26°
Still Very Wet
Still deep in the rainy season, with typhoon risk remaining elevated.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌀 Typhoon season
15° to 26°
Rain Eases
Rain totals stay high but fall on noticeably fewer days than mid-summer.
☔ Umbrella essential🌀 Typhoon season
15° to 25°
Transition to Dry
Rain drops off sharply as the dry season approaches, though typhoon risk lingers.
🧥 Light layers🌀 Typhoon season
14° to 25°
Dry Season Returns
Cool, dry, and sunny again as the dry season firmly returns.
🧥 Light jacket for evenings☀️ Sunscreen
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Baguio?›
Baguio's rainy season historically runs from around May through November, with August the wettest month by a wide margin, averaging well over 900mm of rain.
What is the best time of year to visit Baguio?›
January through March is historically Baguio's driest, sunniest stretch, and the best window for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Baguio?›
July through September is historically the wettest stretch of the year, with August the rainiest month on record.
Which month has the most rain in Baguio?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging well over 900mm of rain across around 25 days.
Which month is the driest in Baguio?›
January is historically the driest month, averaging around 15mm of rain.
Does Baguio get typhoons?›
Baguio sits in a part of the Philippines regularly affected by typhoons during the rainy season, with historical risk highest from around August through November.
What should I pack for Baguio during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around May through November, and warm layers are worth packing year-round given the cool mountain climate.
Why is Baguio called the summer capital of the Philippines?›
Baguio's cool, elevated climate has long made it a popular retreat from the heat of the lowlands, especially during the dry season, earning it this longstanding nickname.
Is Baguio always foggy?›
Not always, but mist and fog are common at almost any time of year, even during the driest, sunniest months, thanks to the city's elevation.
What is the Panagbenga Festival?›
A month-long flower festival held each February, during Baguio's dry season, featuring flower floats and street dancing, and one of the best-known festivals in the Philippines.