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Best Time to Visit Siquijor: Weather, Seasons & Events Guide

Plan your perfect Siquijor trip with our month-by-month guide. Weather patterns, festival dates, crowd levels, and the ideal time for your visit.

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Best months: March to May

These months offer the best combination of dry weather, warm temperatures, and calmer seas. March is particularly special as it coincides with Aninag Festival (March 27-29, 2026).

Understanding Siquijor's Seasons

Dry Season (December - May)

Less rainfall, calmer seas, and sunny days. This is peak tourist season, especially January to April.

  • Pros: Best weather, all activities available
  • Cons: Higher prices, more crowded

Wet Season (June - November)

More frequent rainfall, though usually in short afternoon bursts. Seas can be rougher.

  • Pros: Fewer tourists, lower prices, lush scenery
  • Cons: Some activities may be affected, ferry delays possible

Month-by-Month Guide

January - February

Dry and pleasant. Cool mornings and evenings. Good time to visit but still considered peak season.

March - May

Hottest months but also the driest. March has Aninag Festival. Holy Week (April) brings the Healing Festival and many local visitors.

June - August

Southwest monsoon brings afternoon rains. Mornings are often clear. Good for budget travelers avoiding crowds.

September - November

Wettest months with occasional typhoons passing nearby. Lowest prices but weather can be unpredictable.

December

Transition to dry season. Holiday crowds begin arriving mid-month.

Festival Calendar

  • March 27-29: Aninag Festival - Art, music, and community
  • Holy Week (April): Healing Festival - Mananambal gathering
  • May 15: San Isidro Labrador Fiesta (Lazi)
  • Various dates: Town fiestas throughout the year

Activities by Season

Best in Dry Season

  • Beach activities
  • Island hopping
  • Diving (best visibility)
  • Hiking

Possible Year-Round

  • Waterfall visits (actually better after rain)
  • Cultural sites
  • Cave exploration
  • Motorbike touring (with rain gear)

Our Recommendations

  • First-time visitors: March - May for guaranteed good weather
  • Budget travelers: June - July for lower prices with manageable weather
  • Festival lovers: Late March for Aninag, Holy Week for Healing Festival
  • Divers: March - June for best visibility
  • Avoiding crowds: September - November (check weather forecasts)

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