Iligan, Philippines experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 24 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. High humidity combined with warm temperatures produces a tropical feel year-round. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Iligan, Philippines Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Iligan, Philippines. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.4/10
Best: January, February
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 29°C / 24°C
Feels Like 35°C / 29°C
Rainy Days 24
Rainfall 218 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 87%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 24°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Avg Low25°C
Rain26days
Coldest Month
23°C
February
Avg High27°C
Rain20days
Driest Month
17days
April
Avg High29°C
Avg Low24°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
February (Gusts 28)
Sea Temperature
28°C – 31°C
Warmest water: May (
30.6°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, June, September due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:27
Daylight 12.6h
Sunset 18:03
Live conditions—
Iligan on the map · live conditions
Iligan, Philippines
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Philippines
- City
- Iligan
- Population
- 342.6K
- Coordinates
- 8.23°, 124.24°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 20 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 24 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 24 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 23°C . Feb: 27°C / 23°C . Mar: 28°C / 23°C . Apr: 29°C / 24°C . May: 30°C / 25°C . Jun: 29°C / 24°C . Jul: 29°C / 24°C . Aug: 29°C / 24°C . Sep: 29°C / 24°C . Oct: 29°C / 24°C . Nov: 28°C / 24°C . Dec: 28°C / 23°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 244 mm. Feb: 161 mm. Mar: 142 mm. Apr: 113 mm. May: 254 mm. Jun: 284 mm. Jul: 256 mm. Aug: 184 mm. Sep: 225 mm. Oct: 261 mm. Nov: 201 mm. Dec: 286 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 90%. Feb: 89%. Mar: 88%. Apr: 86%. May: 86%. Jun: 87%. Jul: 86%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 85%. Oct: 87%. Nov: 89%. Dec: 90%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 9 km/h . Jun: 8 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 9h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 29°C . Feb: 28°C . Mar: 29°C . Apr: 30°C . May: 31°C . Jun: 30°C . Jul: 30°C . Aug: 30°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 30°C . Nov: 30°C . Dec: 30°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 101 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 30°C | May · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 23°C | Feb · 23°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 377 mm | Dec · 286 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 11 km/h | Feb · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Wet 
February best
Wet March
Wet April
Poor May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 23°C | 33°C / 28°C | 25days (244 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February best | 27°C / 23°C | 33°C / 27°C | 20days (161 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 28°C / 23°C | 34°C / 28°C | 18days (142 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 88% Very Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 29°C / 24°C | 36°C / 29°C | 17days (113 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 86% Very Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 30°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 26days (254 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 29°C / 24°C | 36°C / 29°C | 27days (284 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 24°C | 35°C / 29°C | 24days (256 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 24°C | 35°C / 29°C | 22days (184 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 84% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 24°C | 36°C / 29°C | 24days (225 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 85% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 24°C | 35°C / 29°C | 28days (261 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 28°C / 24°C | 35°C / 29°C | 26days (201 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 28°C / 23°C | 34°C / 28°C | 27days (286 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Iligan are January, February, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Iligan, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Iligan is May, with average daytime highs of 30°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Iligan is February, with average overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Iligan is December, averaging 286mm of precipitation across 27 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Iligan runs through October, June, December, May, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Iligan.
Iligan receives approximately 112 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Iligan.
The least favorable months to visit Iligan are April, May, June, September, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February instead.
The annual average UV index in Iligan is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Iligan is 87%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December average 30°C (86°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Iligan are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 28 km/h / 18 mph).
Iligan averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 82%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Iligan is 24°C (75°F), which feels oppressively humid. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Iligan has a Tropical Rainforest climate, classified as Af under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Iligan ranges from 29°C (84°F) to 35°C (95°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Iligan, with a climate score of 2.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February instead for better conditions.
For June in Iligan, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 29°C (84°F) and 27 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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