November sees the arrival of the drier northeast monsoon in many parts of the Philippines, marking the start of the preferred travel season. Humidity falls and sea conditions improve for island hopping and diving.
Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Philippines in November.
Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera
November brings the northeast monsoon (Amihan), ushering in drier, cooler air that clears humidity and calms seas along much of the western coast. Baguio and the Cordillera are crisp in the mornings and the terraces are harvest-ready; this is a fine time for cultural festivals and mountain hiking. Pack layers for cool nights and expect dramatically improved visibility on summit viewpoints like Mt. Pulag.
Manila, Clark, Subic, Pampanga
November brings the dry, cooler northeast winds (Amihan) that clear Manila’s humidity and settle the skies-travel becomes more comfortable for city tours and weekend trips. Weekends past mid-November are popular for driving escapes to Tagaytay and the Cavite highlands; book ahead for the start of the tourist season. Nighttime temperatures feel noticeably cooler and less oppressive, so a light jacket is handy on breezy evenings.
Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, Albay, Sorsogon
November is the arrival of Amihan for Southern Luzon and Bicol, with much clearer skies, calmer seas and cooler evenings-excellent for island hopping in Caramoan or diving around Catanduanes when conditions permit. Fall colours aren’t a thing here, but agricultural landscapes are still scenic and whale shark season may wind down. Book early for the dry season, which is popular for domestic beach traffic.
Palawan, Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque
November is the beginning of the drier, calmer season across much of Palawan and the MIMAROPA group-sea conditions are steadily more reliable and diving visibility improves substantially. Resorts reopen fully and birdwatching in places like Calauit becomes more consistent. For travelers, November offers a good balance of fewer crowds and better underwater conditions than the peak winter months.
Western, Central, Eastern - Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Samar
November ushers in the northeast trade winds and generally drier, clearer weather across the Visayas; diving, snorkeling and island hopping recommence in earnest with improved visibility and calmer seas. Off-season discounts fade quickly as demand increases through December, so book ahead for the holidays. Cooler breezes are welcome after months of humidity, making evenings pleasant for seaside dining.
Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Bukidnon
November ushers in more settled, drier weather in large parts of Mindanao-Davao’s dry spell is a welcome respite and coastal dives and beach trips resume regular schedules. The end of the year sees increasing domestic travel but still fewer crowds than Luzon or the Visayas at peak season. Nights are comfortable; a light fleece is handy for mountain lodges and early-morning hikes.
Family gatherings and cemetery visits are customary across the country.
See how November compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.