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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
- 28°C
- Average low
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 435mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 10th warmest month of Philippines's year. The wettest month — 13% of the year's rain falls now.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 8 Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion · Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- December 24 Christmas Eve
- December 25 Araw ng Pasko · Christmas Day
- December 30 Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal · Rizal Day
- December 31 Huling Araw ng Taon · Last Day of The Year
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Manila, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.