Jolo climate
Jolo (Philippines) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,566 mm62 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Jolo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2883 | 2680 | 2781 | 1104.3 |
| Feb | 2883 | 2679 | 2781 | 833.3 |
| Mar | 2984 | 2780 | 2882 | 883.5 |
| Apr | 2985 | 2781 | 2883 | 843.3 |
| May | 2985 | 2781 | 2883 | 1174.6 |
| Jun | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 1546.1 |
| Jul | 2883 | 2780 | 2882 | 1787.0 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2780 | 2882 | 1515.9 |
| Sep | 2983 | 2780 | 2882 | 1626.4 |
| Oct | 2983 | 2781 | 2882 | 2108.3 |
| Nov | 2983 | 2781 | 2882 | 1254.9 |
| Dec | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1044.1 |
| Year | 2985 | 2679 | 2882 | 1,56662 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 75% | 5.0 | 11:48 |
| Feb | 81% | 67% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Mar | 79% | 64% | 5.9 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 77% | 63% | 6.0 | 12:15 |
| May | 79% | 76% | 5.5 | 12:24 |
| Jun | 81% | 84% | 5.0 | 12:28 |
| Jul | 82% | 85% | 5.0 | 12:26 |
| Aug | 82% | 82% | 5.3 | 12:19 |
| Sep | 81% | 84% | 5.3 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 81% | 78% | 5.2 | 11:59 |
| Nov | 81% | 75% | 5.1 | 11:50 |
| Dec | 82% | 74% | 4.9 | 11:46 |
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 Jolo is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 26 °C80 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.1 °C2 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,566 mm62 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (210 mm8.3 in), the driest is February (83 mm3.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 77% in April to 82% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in April to 13 km/h (8 mph) in January.
Best time to visit Jolo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–April. Average highs then reach 28 °C83 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 83 mm3.3 in to 88 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is very wet (210 mm8.3 in) and humid (81% 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 Jolo
- Wetter months (June–October) — highs 2883 to 29 °C84 °F, lows around 27 °C80 °F, about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–May) — highs 2883 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 2679 to 27 °C81 °F, about 101 mm4.0 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 Jolo compares
The nearest larger place is Zamboanga, about 152 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Jolo has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation.
World Climates covers 62 places in the Philippines. By annual mean temperature, Jolo is the 13th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 62nd 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 Yaren (Nauru, Af), Lae (Papua New Guinea, Af) and Apia (Samoa, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Zamboanga 152 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,637 mm64 in
- Climate in Lahad Datu 317 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,620 mm103 in
- Climate in Sandakan 320 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,886 mm114 in
- Climate in Pagadian 333 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,248 mm89 in
- Climate in Muricay 337 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,447 mm96 in
- Climate in Tawau 399 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,490 mm98 in
- Climate in Budta 401 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,434 mm96 in
- Climate in Tacurong 412 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,054 mm81 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Jolo?
May is the warmest month in Jolo. Its average high is 29 °C (85 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Jolo?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (80 °F).
When does it rain the most in Jolo?
October is the wettest month with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 83 mm (3.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Jolo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–April.
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.