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Philippines
Philippines in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Philippines in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Philippines in September?
- General Santos is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in September; Baguio City is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Philippines in September?
- 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
33°
General Santos
Coolest
24°
Baguio City
Driest
90 mm
General Santos
Warmest sea
29°
Vigan
Across Philippines, September highs run from 24°C (75°F) (Baguio City) to 33°C (91°F) (General Santos). On average it is about as warm as August. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Manila, Vigan, and Puerto Princesa City.
Best places in Philippines in September
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Manila
National Capital Region · Philippines
31° / 24° 369 mm Sep
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71
Vigan
Ilocos · Philippines
31° / 24° 355 mm Sep
70
Puerto Princesa City
Mimaropa · Philippines
31° / 23° 202 mm Sep
75
Isabela
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines
31° / 24° 213 mm Sep
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66
Baguio City
Cordillera · Philippines
24° / 16° 443 mm Sep
68
General Santos
Soccsksargen · Philippines
33° / 23° 90 mm Sep
67
El Nido
Mimaropa · Philippines
30° / 24° 383 mm Sep
65
Davao City
Davao City · Philippines
32° / 23° 178 mm Sep
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigan | 31° | 24° | 355 mm | 29° | 71 |
| Puerto Princesa City | 31° | 23° | 202 mm | — | 70 |
| General Santos | 33° | 23° | 90 mm | — | 68 |
| El Nido | 30° | 24° | 383 mm | — | 67 |
| Manila | 31° | 24° | 369 mm | 29° | 66 |
| Baguio City | 24° | 16° | 443 mm | — | 66 |
| Dipolog City | 31° | 24° | 216 mm | 29° | 66 |
| Tagaytay | 27° | 21° | 352 mm | — | 66 |
| Davao City | 32° | 23° | 178 mm | — | 65 |
| Bacolod City | 32° | 24° | 275 mm | 29° | 62 |
| Iloilo City | 31° | 24° | 298 mm | — | 62 |
| Makati City | 32° | 24° | 336 mm | — | 61 |
| Dumaguete | 32° | 24° | 140 mm | 29° | 61 |
| Naga | 32° | 24° | 268 mm | — | 59 |
| Cagayan de Oro | 32° | 23° | 224 mm | — | 58 |
| Tarlac City | 32° | 24° | 293 mm | — | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Philippines in September?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Baguio City to 33° in General Santos.
Can you swim in Philippines in September?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Vigan at about 29°.