Bohol
Philippines · Southeast Asia
The best time to visit Bohol is January–May and December, when it is at its strongest for beach and nature & wildlife. One of the driest months, marking the start of the local dry season. The Chocolate Hills begin turning their signature brown color and waters are calm for diving.
Plan a trip to BoholMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8/10 | 27°C · 26 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Post-holiday travel keeps visitor numbers high despite frequent tropical showers. Temperatures are pleasantly warm and mild for exploring inland attractions. |
| February | 8/10 | 27°C · 20 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Beach, Nature & wildlife, Hiking. Rainfall tapers off slightly, bringing great conditions for visiting Panglao beaches and the Chocolate Hills. Moderate temperatures make outdoor activities comfortable. |
| March | 9/10 | 29°C · 18 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Beach, Nature & wildlife, Hiking. One of the driest months, marking the start of the local dry season. The Chocolate Hills begin turning their signature brown color and waters are calm for diving. |
| April | 9/10 | 31°C · 16 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Beach, Nature & wildlife, Hiking. Peak Philippine summer delivers sunny skies, calm seas, and the lowest rain frequency of the year. Holy Week brings massive domestic travel crowds to resorts and heritage churches. |
| May | 8/10 | 31°C · 26 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Beach, Nature & wildlife, Hiking. Very warm temperatures prevail along with the famous Bohol-wide fiesta month. Afternoon thundershowers become more frequent toward late May. |
| June | 7/10 | 30°C · 26 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. The southwest monsoon sets in, bringing regular rainfall and occasional choppy seas on western beaches. Lush green landscapes return as the hills re-vegetate. |
| July | 7/10 | 29°C · 26 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. The Sandugo Festival brings vibrant cultural parades and street dancing to Tagbilaran. Intermittent rain showers occur daily but diving and inland tours operate between storms. |
| August | 7/10 | 30°C · 23 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. Warm tropical weather continues with moderate monsoon showers interspersed with sunny spells. European holidaymakers keep tourist hubs in Panglao relatively active. |
| September | 7/10 | 30°C · 22 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. A quiet travel month with low accommodation rates and fewer visitors. Rain and rough waters can occasionally disrupt boat crossings to outlying islands. |
| October | 6/10 | 29°C · 28 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Statistically the rainiest month of the year with heightened tropical storm activity across the Visayas. Inland attractions like the Loboc River remain accessible between heavy showers. |
| November | 7/10 | 29°C · 26 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. Winds transition as the northeast monsoon begins, though rain days remain elevated. Typhoon risks remain present but dive visibility starts to improve. |
| December | 8/10 | 28°C · 27 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach, Culture. Christmas and New Year holidays trigger a major influx of domestic and international tourists. Seas can be occasionally choppy from northeast winds, but festive energy is high. |
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