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Philippines in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in Philippines — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 29°C
- Average low
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 211mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 5th warmest month of Philippines's year. The 6th wettest month, at 8% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 8, 2026 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary · Immaculate Conception
- December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve
- December 25, 2026 Christmas Day
- December 30, 2026 Rizal Day
- December 31, 2026 Last Day of the Year · New Year's Eve
On in December
- Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
- LE SSERAFIM World Tour PUREFLOW: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Manila)
- Park Jinyoung CODE# Concert: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Manila)
- NCT 127 Neo City: The Redline Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
- Giant Lantern Festival (Ligligan Parul): Dates, Tickets & Venue (San Fernando)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Iloilo, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.