When to visit
the Philippines

---

Best time to visit

It's during the dry season. In most of the tourism areas, it runs six months, from about mid-November to mid-May. The first half of this season is the coolest, making it ideal for traveling. The second half is hotter.

---

Busiest period

Many Filipinos who live abroad traditionally return to the Philippines during the dry season for the extended Christmas period to visit family and friends. Airline seats and hotel rooms become scarce. Ditto for Easter week and the Chinese Lunar New Year.

---

Least desirable time to visit

It's during the the wet season. It runs from about Mid-May to mid-November. It rains a lot and humidity can be uncomfortable. And typhoons can pass through, especially in July and August.

---

Geography

---

Numerous islands

The Philippines has over 7,107 islands (second only to Indonesia). The collective coastline - if stretched out - would almost encircle the equator.

---

Click

Page two

Page three

for more

Philippine

facts & tidbits

Wonders of the Philippines

Philippines wonder map

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

---

---

Philippine Department of Tourism

WOW Philippines

---

Explore my
candid country, region
and other travel guides
Click links for tips & insights

©2012 HQP - Hillman Quality Publications / hillmanwonders.com