The short answer
When to go to Siargao
April to June is usually the most comfortable window, with the least rain in the Surigao City record and calmer seas for boat trips and Magpupungko. August to December brings the best surf, but also rougher seas and typhoon risk, so Siargao's busiest surf months are the riskiest for travel plans. December to February is the wettest. Older travellers should favour April to June, keep flexible tickets and avoid the peak monsoon months. Figures are from Surigao City, the nearest mainland station, and the island itself may differ.
Month by month
Siargao weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 23°C | 662 mm | Very wet on the mainland station; seas can be rough | |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 468 mm | Still wet; showers are frequent | |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 355 mm | Rain easing; boat days become more likely | |
| April | 32°C | 24°C | 211 mm | Drier and warm; good for boats and tidal pools | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 120 mm | Driest month; hot, so start early | |
| June | 33°C | 25°C | 158 mm | Relatively dry; good for island trips | |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 158 mm | Still fairly dry; watch the sea state | |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 143 mm | Surf season begins; seas can pick up | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 181 mm | Strong swells for surfers; busier | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 250 mm | Rain rising; best swells but weather risk | |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 454 mm | Wet and typhoon risk; flexible plans needed | |
| December | 30°C | 24°C | 597 mm | Heavy rain and typhoon risk; Rai hit in Dec 2021 |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Siargao seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: April, May and June
- April: Drier and warm; good for boats and tidal pools
- May: Driest month; hot, so start early
- June: Relatively dry; good for island trips
Good, with small trade-offs: March, July, August and September
- March: Rain easing; boat days become more likely
- July: Still fairly dry; watch the sea state
- August: Surf season begins; seas can pick up
- September: Strong swells for surfers; busier
Possible, with planning: January, February, October and November
- January: Very wet on the mainland station; seas can be rough
- February: Still wet; showers are frequent
- October: Rain rising; best swells but weather risk
- November: Wet and typhoon risk; flexible plans needed
Best avoided with parents or children: December
- December: Heavy rain and typhoon risk; Rai hit in Dec 2021
Useful answers
Best time to visit Siargao: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Siargao?
April, May and June are the best months to visit Siargao, with March, July, August and September also good. April to June is usually the most comfortable window, with the least rain in the Surigao City record and calmer seas for boat trips and Magpupungko. August to December brings the best surf, but also rougher seas and typhoon risk, so Siargao's busiest surf months are the riskiest for travel plans. December to February is the wettest. Older travellers should favour April to June, keep flexible tickets and avoid the peak monsoon months. Figures are from Surigao City, the nearest mainland station, and the island itself may differ.
Which months should I avoid in Siargao with elderly parents?
December is the month to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain and typhoon risk; Rai hit in Dec 2021
When does it rain most in Siargao?
January is the wettest month, with about 662 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.