Climate of Samar, Philippines
Area-weighted average across Samar. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Samar, a subdivision of Philippines, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 27°C / 80.6°F in August, with rainfall from 163 mm / 6.4 in to 434 mm / 17.1 in depending on the season (3168 mm / 124.7 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5°C74.3°F | 350 mm13.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.8°C74.8°F | 252 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.6°C78.1°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.7°C80.1°F | 216 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 27°C80.6°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 231 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25°C77°F | 423 mm16.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.2°C75.6°F | 434 mm17.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Samar?
Samar, Philippines does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is April at 163 mm / 6.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Samar?
Samar, Philippines has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 27°C / 80.6°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 3168 mm / 124.7 in, with the wettest month being December (434 mm / 17.1 in) and the driest April (163 mm / 6.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Samar?
The hottest month in Samar is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 27°C / 80.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Samar?
The coldest month in Samar is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
When does it rain most in Samar?
The wettest month in Samar is December, averaging about 434 mm / 17.1 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 163 mm / 6.4 in.