Philippines Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, the Philippines experiences warm and wet tropical weather. December marks the beginning of the northeast monsoon, locally known as Amihan, which ushers in cooler and drier air from the Asian mainland. This results in a drop in temperatures and a decrease in rainfall, especially in the central and northern parts of the country. For example, in Manila, the average temperature in December is around 26°C (79°F), with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). The city experiences around 50mm of rainfall spread over 7 days in December. Further north in Baguio, known as the summer capital of the Philippines, temperatures can drop to as low as 11°C (52°F) with an average high of 23°C (73°F). In contrast, the southern parts of the Philippines, such as Cebu and Davao, continue to experience warm and relatively dry weather in December, with average temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) to 29°C (84°F) and around 30mm of rainfall spread over 7 days. Travelers visiting the Philippines in December can expect warm temperatures throughout the country, with cooler temperatures in the northern regions. It is advisable to pack both lightweight and slightly warmer clothing, as well as rain gear, as there is still a chance of showers.
What is the temperature in Philippines in December?
Average air temperature in Philippines is 28.3°C (83°F) in December. The outside temperature in Philippines feels like 31.4°C (88.6°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32°C (89.5°F) and feels like 37.4°C (99.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 25.4°C (77.7°F) which feels like 25.5°C (77.9°F).
How hot is Philippines in December?
The hot temperature in December in Philippines rises to 34°C (93.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75.8% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 40.6 °C (105.1°F). The average maximum temp in Philippines is 32°C (105.1°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Philippines in December?
The coldest temp in Philippines in December drops to 23°C (73.4°F) during the cold nights. With 17.4km/h (10.8mph) winds and 75.8% humidity it feels like 23°C (73.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Philippines in December?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Philippines in December averaging 1.55 mm of precipitation. Philippines has a 90.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Philippines throughout December?
Philippines has 1.55 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Philippines windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Philippines during December is 17.4km/h (10.8mph) and average windgust is 35.9km/h (22.3mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 29.5km/h (18.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Philippines in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from East direction in Philippines.
What are the humidity levels in Philippines in December?
The average humidity levels in Philippines in December are 75.8%. Daily humidity levels in Philippines range from 66.3% to 86.5% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Philippines in December?
Philippines has 11 hours 16 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Philippines in December is at 6:13:10 and the sunset is at 17:29:58.
What is the cloud coverage in Philippines in December?
Clouds cover 60.4% of the sky on average throughout December in Philippines. The cloud coverage ranges from 30.1% to 92.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Philippines?
The average UV index in Philippines is 5.8 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 3 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Philippines in December?
The average solar radiation is 110.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Philippines during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 57.6 W/m2 to 174 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Philippines?
The average solar energy during December in Philippines is 9.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 5 MJ/m2, to 14.9 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Philippines in December?
Yes, there is a 13.9% risk for severe weather in Philippines in December.
What is the air pressure in Philippines in December?
On average the air pressure in Philippines in December is 1012.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.4 mb to 1015.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Philippines in December?
The average daylight visibility in Philippines in December is 9.8 km (6.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.2 km (5.7 miles) to 10.4 km (6.5 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Philippines in December?
The average dew point in Philippines during December is 23.5°C (74.3°F).
Where is the data for Philippines climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Philippines in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- MANILA, RP
- SANGLEY POINT AB, RP
- NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL, RP
- SCIENCE GARDEN, RP
- AMBULONG, RP
- TANAY, RP
- INFANTA, RP
- C6CX3 (maritime)
- EW0758 Caloocan City PH
- FW0027 Paranaque PH
- RPLL