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Samal in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, flood risk).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
22
Crowds
Low
Philippines overall
Prices
Low
Philippines overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Samal

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, flood risk).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • SamalHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 22 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Philippines overall
Low
Prices · Philippines overall
Low

Philippines overall: Peak typhoon risk in the north; boats cancelled often.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Samal, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 22

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy, flood risk).

January: Inside Samal's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler).

Samal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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