When to go · San Juan, La Union
San Juan, La Union in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rain and typhoon season), weekends if you want an uncrowded line-up.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 21
- Crowds
- Low
- Philippines overall
- Prices
- Low
- Philippines overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rain and typhoon season), weekends if you want an uncrowded line-up.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside San Juan, La Union's best window: Nov–Apr for surf; Dec–May for dry weather.
- DecemberGreatInside San Juan, La Union's best window: Nov–Apr for surf; Dec–May for dry weather.
- JanuaryGreatInside San Juan, La Union's best window: Nov–Apr for surf; Dec–May for dry weather.
- FebruaryGreatInside San Juan, La Union's best window: Nov–Apr for surf; Dec–May for dry weather.
Weather in August
- San Juan, La UnionHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 21 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 21 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 San Juan, La Union, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 21
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rain and typhoon season), weekends if you want an uncrowded line-up.
January: Inside San Juan, La Union's best window: Nov–Apr for surf; Dec–May for dry weather.
San Juan, La Union: 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