Best time to visit Sagada, Philippines

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The best time to visit Sagada is February

Sagada is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, February is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In the height of summer, temperatures in Sagada can reach a maximum of 28℃ (82℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 11℃ (53℉) around January.

The sun stays up the longest in Sagada in May, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in February instead.

Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Sagada, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

May

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Sagada seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Sagada as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Sagada 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 Sagada

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 Sagada 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.

Sagada 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 Sagada 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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DEC

Sagada in January

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 89%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 26 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Sagada in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Sagada in February

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 67mm (3") over 25 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Sagada in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Sagada in March

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 101mm (4") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Sagada 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.


Sagada in April

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 265mm (10") over 29 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in May

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 89%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 412mm (16") over 29 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in June

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 90%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 339mm (13") over 29 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in July

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 92%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 451mm (18") over 30 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in August

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 91%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 343mm (14") over 30 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in September

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 91%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 290mm (11") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

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

Sagada in October

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 91%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 265mm (10") over 26 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in November

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 89%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 127mm (5") over 24 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

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


Sagada in December

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 90%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 126mm (5") over 26 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Sagada in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Sagada is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 26℃ (78℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Sagada is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Sagada 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 Sagada, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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