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Philippines
Philippines in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Philippines in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Philippines in August?
- Cagayan de Oro is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in August; Baguio City is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Philippines in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Vigan (29°C (85°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Cagayan de Oro
Coolest
23°
Baguio City
Driest
84 mm
General Santos
Warmest sea
29°
Vigan
Cagayan de Oro is the warm end of Philippines in August (32°C (90°F)); Baguio City the cool end (23°C (73°F)). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Manila, Vigan, and Puerto Princesa City.
Best places in Philippines in August
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Manila
National Capital Region · Philippines
31° / 24° 520 mm Aug
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67
Vigan
Ilocos · Philippines
30° / 24° 689 mm Aug
68
Puerto Princesa City
Mimaropa · Philippines
31° / 24° 169 mm Aug
67
Davao City
Davao City · Philippines
32° / 23° 170 mm Aug
68
General Santos
Soccsksargen · Philippines
32° / 23° 84 mm Aug
63
Bacolod City
Western Visayas · Philippines
31° / 24° 291 mm Aug
74
Mati
Davao City · Philippines
31° / 23° 129 mm Aug
73
Guiuan
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
31° / 25° 124 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Princesa City | 31° | 24° | 169 mm | — | 68 |
| General Santos | 32° | 23° | 84 mm | — | 68 |
| Davao City | 32° | 23° | 170 mm | — | 67 |
| Vigan | 30° | 24° | 689 mm | 29° | 67 |
| El Nido | 30° | 23° | 433 mm | — | 66 |
| Manila | 31° | 24° | 520 mm | 29° | 65 |
| Dipolog City | 32° | 24° | 206 mm | 29° | 65 |
| Tagaytay | 26° | 20° | 408 mm | — | 64 |
| Bacolod City | 31° | 24° | 291 mm | 29° | 63 |
| Baguio City | 23° | 16° | 602 mm | — | 63 |
| Dumaguete | 32° | 24° | 131 mm | 29° | 63 |
| Makati City | 31° | 24° | 439 mm | — | 62 |
| Iloilo City | 31° | 24° | 341 mm | — | 62 |
| Naga | 32° | 25° | 233 mm | — | 62 |
| Cagayan de Oro | 32° | 23° | 215 mm | — | 58 |
| Tarlac City | 31° | 24° | 396 mm | — | 39 |
Festivals in Philippines in August
- Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Indie film festival in the Philippines
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Philippines in August?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Baguio City to 32° in Cagayan de Oro.
Can you swim in Philippines in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Vigan at about 29°.