Best time to visit Baguio, Philippines

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The best time to visit Baguio is January

While Baguio is a popular destination to visit all year round, January is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

During the warmer months, temperatures in Baguio can rise to a maximum of 33℃ (92℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 15℃ (59℉) at night.

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Baguio when the days are longest, you should visit in April. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Baguio in July. Head over there in January instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.

Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Baguio. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

January

Most daylight

April

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Baguio seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Baguio as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Baguio is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Baguio

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Baguio for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Baguio climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Baguio for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Baguio in January

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 12 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Baguio in February

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 14 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Baguio in March

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 20 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Baguio in April

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 25 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Baguio in May

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 238mm (9") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Baguio in June

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 298mm (12") over 29 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Baguio in July

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 87%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 398mm (16") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Baguio in August

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 87%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 353mm (14") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Baguio in September

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 352mm (14") over 29 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Baguio in October

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 244mm (10") over 26 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Baguio in November

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 83mm (3") over 20 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Baguio in December

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 17 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Baguio in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Baguio is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 30℃ (86℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Baguio is generally around January. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in January first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Baguio is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Baguio, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in April are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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