Everything you need to know before you go.
NOVEMBER - APRIL
Best ExperienceThe Amihan northeast trade winds deliver clear skies and calm seas across White Beach, driving full resort occupancy and peak water visibility for diving and island hopping.
MAY - JUNE
Budget FriendlyTransition weeks before the full monsoon with thinner crowds, lower rack rates, and intermittent afternoon showers that rarely last.
OCTOBER
Budget FriendlyTapering rains and recovering sea conditions as the Amihan begins to reassert, offering value pricing with increasingly stable afternoons.
JULY - SEPTEMBER
AvoidThe Habagat southwest monsoon brings persistent rain, rough surf on White Beach's exposed shoreline, and near-empty resorts at the year's lowest rates.
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