The best times to visit Popotan Island for ideal weather are

December 10th to April 15th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Popotan Island Travel Info

Weather in Popotan Island

Temperature

Average temperatures in Popotan Island vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 12th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Popotan Island, the hottest months are April, May, and then March. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid May where highs are regularly around 89.6°F (32°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 76.6°F (24.8°C) at night.

Popotan Island Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Popotan Island Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Popotan Island Perceived Temperature (F)

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Popotan Island Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Popotan Island Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 87.7 80.8 73.7
Feb 88.1 81.5 74
Mar 89 82.9 75.4
Apr 89.3 84 76.1
May 88.8 83.5 76.5
Jun 87.1 82.1 76
Jul 85.6 81 75.3
Aug 85.5 81.3 75.9
Sep 84.9 80.4 75
Oct 86.6 81.1 74.9
Nov 88.8 82.5 75.6
Dec 88.1 81.6 74.8

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 30.9 27.1 23.2
Feb 31.2 27.5 23.3
Mar 31.7 28.3 24.1
Apr 31.8 28.9 24.5
May 31.6 28.6 24.7
Jun 30.6 27.8 24.4
Jul 29.8 27.2 24.1
Aug 29.7 27.4 24.4
Sep 29.4 26.9 23.9
Oct 30.3 27.3 23.8
Nov 31.6 28.1 24.2
Dec 31.2 27.6 23.8

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Popotan Island are March, February, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early March. For example, on the week of March 5th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early August with an average of 6 days of significant precipitation the week of July 30th.

When can you find snow in Popotan Island? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Popotan Island.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Popotan Island (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 8% 0 1.1
Feb 6% 0 0.5
Mar 4% 0 0.6
Apr 10% 0 1.8
May 32% 0 7.6
Jun 58% 0 16
Jul 65% 0 21.6
Aug 52% 0 14.2
Sep 61% 0 24.1
Oct 45% 0 10.5
Nov 18% 0 3.2
Dec 12% 0 2.1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 8 0 2.8
Feb 6 0 1.3
Mar 4 0 1.5
Apr 10 0 4.6
May 32 0 19.3
Jun 58 0 40.6
Jul 65 0 54.9
Aug 52 0 36.1
Sep 61 0 61.2
Oct 45 0 26.7
Nov 18 0 8.1
Dec 12 0 5.3

 

Humidity and Wind

Popotan Island has some extremely humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is March (72.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (87.5%).

Wind in Popotan Island is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is February, followed by March and April. February’s average wind speed of around 3.9 knots (4.4 MPH or 7.1 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early April where average top sustained speeds reach 8.5 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Popotan Island.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 3.1 Barely noticeable 5.8 Light breeze
Feb 3.9 Barely noticeable 7.2 Gentle breeze
Mar 3.6 Barely noticeable 7.4 Light breeze
Apr 3.5 Barely noticeable 7.7 Gentle breeze
May 2.6 Barely noticeable 5.8 Light breeze
Jun 2.8 Barely noticeable 5.8 Light breeze
Jul 3.2 Barely noticeable 6.4 Light breeze
Aug 3.2 Barely noticeable 6.3 Light breeze
Sep 3.1 Barely noticeable 6.1 Light breeze
Oct 2.3 Barely noticeable 5.3 Light breeze
Nov 3 Barely noticeable 6 Light breeze
Dec 3 Barely noticeable 5.7 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 77.4%
Feb 73.7%
Mar 72.3%
Apr 73.1%
May 79.5%
Jun 83.4%
Jul 85.2%
Aug 84.7%
Sep 87.5%
Oct 85.2%
Nov 79.7%
Dec 78.7%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Popotan Island?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for the Philippines; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Popotan Island, the Philippines is April, followed by March and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Popotan Island in September. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 37.6 in September means 37.6% of the tourists vs. April.

 

 

Overall Popotan Island Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 89.6°F (32°C) and 87.6°F (30.9°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 1 to 10 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 16 to 20 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Popotan Island, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 89.2°F (31.8°C) and 84.4°F (29.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a good amount: 5 to 18 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Popotan Island to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 89°F (31.7°C) and 86.9°F (30.5°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 4 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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