June in the Philippines: weather and travel tips

Many travelers are keen to travel to the Philippines in June, but what is it like? Does it rain? Is it crowded? How about prices? For us, June is a transition month, as the change from the dry season to the rainy season usually happens across much of the country, but this does not occur on a particular day nor is it an exact science. Therefore, it is also a quiet time with contained prices.

We won’t ramble on; throughout this article you’ll find everything you need to know about what it’s like to travel to the Philippines in June, as well as tips and recommendations to prepare your adventure.

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Can you travel to the Philippines in June 2026?

Absolutely! You can travel to the Philippines in June 2026 and with nothing particularly noteworthy to keep in mind. You can read more in the requirements for traveling to the Philippines and, as you know, we always advise having travel insurance for the Philippines. By clicking this link you have a 5% discount for yours.

Not only that, there are no restrictions within the country and everything is operating completely normally.

On another note, the exchange rate of the Philippine peso against the euro and the dollar is at historic highs, which means your money will go much further. Enjoy!

What is the weather in the Philippines like in June?

Although we are not meteorologists, in When to travel to the Philippines we take this subject seriously and, in fact, we spend a large part of the year analyzing when and how the rains arrive around the country. Here we give you a brief summary, but you should know that in the Philippine archipelago there are two seasons:

The rainy season or wet season: which runs approximately from June to November.
The dry season or dry season: which goes roughly from November to May. This is also divided in two: the cooler period (from October to May) and the hottest or summer (from March to May).

But to complicate things further, the Philippines has 4 or 6 climate zones in which these seasons occur at different times of the year and with varying intensity. The clearest example is Mindanao and the southeastern coast of Leyte and Samar, where the rainy season is from November to May, that is, the opposite of Luzon, Central Visayas and Palawan. You can see it more graphically here:

The word “approximately” we used above makes complete sense if you are thinking of traveling to the Philippines in June. It is at this time of year when the southwest monsoon (Habagat) fully makes its appearance, prevailing over the northeast wind (Amihan). This, as you can imagine, does not happen all at once nor on a particular day. In fact, sometimes it even happens over the course of May.

On the other hand, if we use “approximately” or “usually” it is because the Philippines has a tropical climate. This gives it its wonderful vegetation, among other things, but it also means that downpours are frequent at any time of year. For example, unlike in southern Spain where rain is rare in July and August, in the Philippines it is super common for it to rain for a while on any date.

So, what is the weather in the Philippines like in June? Well, you cannot really know for sure. We are neither in the Filipino summer nor 100% in the rainy season. It is not typhoon season either, nor of strong gusts of wind. Would we take our chances in this regard? Without a doubt, yes.

Temperatures in the Philippines in June

The first thing you need to know is that it is hot in the Philippines at any time of year, with the hottest months being April and May. In June, temperatures have already started to drop, so highs are around 30–32ºC and lows are around 23–24ºC. Of course, these drop in more mountainous areas such as Batad, Baguio or Sagada.

In general, the heat in the Philippines is quite bearable, especially if you get away from the big cities. From our experience, it is possible to sleep comfortably with air conditioning and explore the islands with breathable clothing. Even so, if you are thinking of traveling to the Philippines in June, as we tell you in “The Philippines Packing List: What to bring”, do not forget to bring some warm clothing because the air conditioning on transport is infernal.

If one of the main reasons for traveling to this Asian corner is to enjoy the sea, you will be glad to know that the water temperature is around 26–29ºC. In general, there is not much wind, so the conditions for snorkeling or diving in the Philippines are good.

To make it clearer, take a look at the comparison of temperatures and rainfall in the main tourist destinations in the Philippines in June and July:

Is June the rainy season in the Philippines?

We would love to be able to answer this question categorically, but it is impossible to give you a particular guideline. As we told you above, June is a transition month, so anything can happen. Even so, many meteorologists already include it within the rainy season, so it could indeed rain more in Luzon, Palawan and Central Visayas.

We repeat that being the rainy season does not mean it will rain all day or that it will always be cloudy. The Philippines has a tropical climate and in a single day you can get 3 downpours and the rest of the day enjoy splendid sunshine. Honestly, we would not go crazy, although we understand your concern.

Typhoons in the Philippines in June, is there a risk?

If you have searched what it is like to travel to the Philippines in June, it is because the word “typhoon” has crossed your mind at some point. On an annual scale, the month with the lowest probability of typhoons is May, while August tends to be the most active in this respect. June would fall within the possible times for this phenomenon to appear, but as you can see it is not the most common month.

Even so, we always recommend following the PAGASA Facebook page, the official meteorological agency of the Philippines. They are the ones who issue notices of typhoons or low-pressure systems roughly 6–7 days in advance. Meteorologist Robert Speta also provides very detailed reports when these types of phenomena occur.

While it is very unlikely that you will be affected by a typhoon, follow local recommendations if you have not been able to move away from the impact area and, of course, travel with good travel insurance for the Philippines.

Traveling to the Philippines in June, what is it like?

We have already seen what it is like to travel to the Philippines in June in terms of weather, but here we will delve into other aspects. First, the money. June is low season or shoulder season. In other words, Filipinos are no longer on vacation and, therefore, hotel and flight prices tend to be more moderate. You only need to be more cautious if Independence Day (June 12) falls on a Friday or Monday, creating a long weekend. In that case, visiting less-touristy islands in the Philippines should suffice.

We never tire of saying that the Philippines is not just beaches, so in addition to enjoying its cities, mountains, jungles and more, you can experience its cultural side at a festival. At the end of June the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is held in the city of Tacloban, Leyte. If you go, you will see very colorful parades in which the “pintados” are the protagonists. This is a term used by Spanish colonizers to refer to the tribes that inhabited the Philippines, who tended to have tattoos.

You will find other festivals like these: Baratagan Festival (Puerto Princesa), Parada ng Lechon Festival (Balayan), Lechonan sa Baroy Festival (Baroy), Tabak Festival (Tabaco City), Naliyagan Festival (Prosperidad), Gotad ad Ifugao (Lagawe), Pinyasan Festival (Daet), Pili Festival (Sorsogon), Payuhwan Festival (Basco) and Piat Sambali Festival (Piat), Empanada Festival (Batac).

If you are excited to swim with the whale shark in the Philippines, you should know that the season to see them in Puerto Princesa has usually already begun.

Our experience living and traveling in the Philippines in June

Luckily, we have been able to spend long periods in the Philippines, which includes several months of May. What have we experienced? Absolutely everything, but looking back, at no time did we feel that any plan was ruined or that we were not enjoying it. Nor did we experience any typhoon in the Philippines in June. With all this, we can tell you that we would 100% recommend traveling at this time of year.

On the other hand, June is not a very popular month among Filipino travelers and it is not usual for Europeans or North Americans to show up “en masse” either, so you also will not find many people in the main tourist destinations. We love this.

If you ask us about the heat or humidity, we would tell you that it has always seemed quite bearable to us in June and that we find it totally possible to enjoy the country in every way.

Tips for visiting the Philippines in June

By now you can get a good idea of what it is like to travel to the Philippines in June, but do not miss these tips so your adventure goes perfectly:

It is highly advisable to book hotels with free cancellation, not only because of the weather, but in case you change your mind or because of this pandemic topic that drives us all crazy. We always use Booking.com, which offers it for almost all of its reservations.
If you are going to take a 20-day trip or longer, a good idea is to be flexible when planning the itinerary. You can leave the transport bookings for the last week of the trip for when you are already on the road.
Do not pay any attention to websites or apps like Accuweather or El Tiempo because they will tell you it rains every day. This happens in the Philippines all year round; those apps are useless. The best thing is to use the Windy app, keeping in mind that it will only be moderately accurate 4–5 days out.
Does the weather scare you? Try to include destinations like Camiguin, Siargao or Bohol in your itinerary. They tend to have a relatively dry climate in the Philippines in June.
Travel with good travel insurance. Not only because of the weather. In addition, they will also be there for you for other incidents during the trip such as if your suitcase is stolen or damaged, flight delays, repatriation cases… Get a 5% discount on the one we use.