Iloilo climate
Iloilo (Philippines) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 2,313 mm91 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Iloilo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2883 | 2577 | 2780 | 953.8 |
| Feb | 2984 | 2576 | 2780 | 682.7 |
| Mar | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 602.4 |
| Apr | 3290 | 2780 | 2985 | 602.4 |
| May | 3188 | 2781 | 2985 | 1756.9 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2781 | 2883 | 29812 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2780 | 2882 | 34414 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2780 | 2882 | 31712 |
| Sep | 2983 | 2780 | 2882 | 27911 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2780 | 2882 | 27711 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2679 | 2882 | 1656.5 |
| Dec | 2984 | 2678 | 2781 | 1756.9 |
| Year | 3290 | 2576 | 2882 | 2,31391 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 64% | 4.7 | 11:34 |
| Feb | 81% | 54% | 5.4 | 11:47 |
| Mar | 77% | 46% | 6.1 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 73% | 45% | 6.4 | 12:21 |
| May | 76% | 66% | 5.7 | 12:37 |
| Jun | 81% | 83% | 5.1 | 12:45 |
| Jul | 84% | 86% | 4.7 | 12:41 |
| Aug | 85% | 85% | 4.8 | 12:28 |
| Sep | 85% | 84% | 4.9 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 84% | 76% | 4.9 | 11:52 |
| Nov | 85% | 65% | 4.9 | 11:37 |
| Dec | 86% | 66% | 4.5 | 11:30 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Iloilo is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 25 °C77 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.8 °C5.1 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,313 mm91 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 41% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (344 mm14 in), the driest is April (60 mm2.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 73% in April to 86% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in May to 18 km/h (11 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.5 hours in December to 12.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Iloilo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March. Average highs then reach 29 °C84 °F to 30 °C87 °F. Precipitation is 60 mm2.4 in to 68 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is very wet (344 mm14 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Iloilo
- Wetter months (June–October) — highs 2883 to 30 °C85 °F, lows around 27 °C80 °F, about 303 mm12 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–May) — highs 2883 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2576 to 27 °C81 °F, about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Iloilo compares
The nearest larger place is Cebu City, about 151 km to the east. Compared with it, Iloilo has practically the same average temperature. It receives 15% more precipitation (2,313 mm91 in vs 2,009 mm79 in). The difference is largest in April (0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 62 places in the Philippines. By annual mean temperature, Iloilo is the 11th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 41st wettest. See all of them on the Philippines climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Banjarmasin (Indonesia, Af), Baubau (Indonesia, Am) and Parepare (Indonesia, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Bacolod City 42 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,251 mm89 in
- Climate in Himamaylan 74 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,066 mm81 in
- Climate in Cadiz 84 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,333 mm92 in
- Climate in Kabankalan 84 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,066 mm81 in
- Climate in Roxas City 101 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,572 mm101 in
- Climate in Naga 141 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,892 mm75 in
- Climate in Bayawan 150 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,953 mm77 in
- Climate in Cebu City 151 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,009 mm79 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Iloilo?
May is the warmest month in Iloilo. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Iloilo?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
When does it rain the most in Iloilo?
July is the wettest month with about 344 mm (13.5 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Iloilo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.