Travel advisory · PhilippinesSome governments advise against travel to parts of Philippines.The warnings cover only these areas: Basilan, Central and western Mindanao, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Misamis Occidental, North Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Southern Sulu Sea, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Sulu archipelago, Tawi-Tawi, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Zamboanga Sibugay, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur (excluding Davao City), Misamis Oriental, Northern Celebes Sea, Remainder of Mindanao, Surigao del Sur.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Basilan · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Central and western Mindanao · avoid all travel · New Zealand, UK
- Lanao del Norte · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy
- Lanao del Sur · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Maguindanao · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Misamis Occidental · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Italy
- North Cotabato · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Sarangani · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France
- South Cotabato · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Southern Sulu Sea · avoid all travel · France, New Zealand
- Sultan Kudarat · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Sulu · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, Italy
- Sulu archipelago · avoid all travel · Germany, France, New Zealand, UK
- Tawi-Tawi · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Zamboanga del Norte · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Zamboanga del Sur · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) · avoid all travel · Germany, New Zealand
- Zamboanga Sibugay · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Italy
- Agusan del Sur · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
- Bukidnon · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
- Davao de Oro · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
- Davao del Norte · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
- Davao del Sur (excluding Davao City) · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
- Misamis Oriental · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
- Northern Celebes Sea · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
- Remainder of Mindanao · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand, UK
- Surigao del Sur · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, France
Also named by one government: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) (Germany), Cotabato City (Spain), Samal Island (France), Soccsksargen (Region XII) (Germany), Southern half of Palawan maritime zone (France), Agusan del Norte (Canada), Davao Occidental (Canada), Davao Oriental (Canada), Mindanao (whole region) (Italy), South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) (France), Sulu Sea (Spain), Surigao del Norte (excluding Siargao Island) (Canada), Zamboanga City (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country; parts of Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago excluded (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | Sep 1, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Keine Reisewarnung für das übrige Land (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | vigilance renforcée sur la majeure partie du territoire (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Philippines
Beaches, diving and island hopping across about 7,641 islands, with Spanish-era towns in northern Luzon.
The Philippines is an archipelago of about 7,641 islands in Southeast Asia, in the western Pacific Ocean, with Manila as the capital. The islands fall into three groups: Luzon in the north, the Visayas in the middle and Mindanao in the south. Spanish colonization began in 1565, and under Spanish rule many towns were built around a central plaza with a church. Vigan in Ilocos Sur still has streets of Hispanic-style houses, and 78.8 percent of Filipinos were Roman Catholic in the 2020 census.
Beaches and diving are the main draws. Boracay, Coron and El Nido in Palawan, Cebu, Siargao and Bohol are popular spots, and Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moving between islands means ferries and domestic flights, so a short trip works best with a few islands. December to February is the cool dry season. About 19 typhoons occur in a typical year, usually from July to October, and eight or nine make landfall.
Five things to know before Philippines
- Register on eTravel within 72 hours before you land
Register on the free eTravel site within 72 hours before you land and keep the QR code to show at immigration. Some airlines will not let you board without it. Use only the official site. eTravel
- Carry proof of an onward or return flight
British and Canadian passports get up to 30 days visa-free. Officers and airlines may ask for proof of a ticket out, and your passport needs six months of validity. Check other passports with the Bureau of Immigration. Visas and entry
- Leave a spare day around island flights
Small planes and ferries between islands are the first to be cancelled in bad weather, especially from July to October. Do not book an island hop the day before your flight home. Getting around
- Budget for island environmental fees
El Nido, Coron and Boracay charge local environmental or entrance fees, and some lagoons limit daily visitors. Keep the receipts; you may be asked to show them more than once. Palawan
- Carry pesos for small islands
Cards work in Manila, Cebu and big resorts, but island guesthouses, tricycles and boat trips want cash. ATMs on small islands can run dry at weekends. Money on the road
Philippines travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
El Nido, Coron and Puerto Princesa, and how to link them.
Read the guideCebuDiving at Moalboal, the south coast and Cebu City.
Read the guideSiargaoSurf at Cloud 9, the island loop and General Luna.
Read the guideBoracayWhite Beach, the arrival rules and when to go.
Read the guideManilaIntramuros, where to stay and getting through the airport.
Read the guideVisas and entryVisa-free days, eTravel and proof of onward travel.
Read the guide
Destinations in Philippines
Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.
- Bed a night
- ₱900
- Food
- ₱500
- Transport
- ₱100
- Sights
- Free
A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.
- Bed a night
- ₱2,500
- Food
- ₱1,500
- Transport
- ₱500
- Sights
- ₱500
A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
- Bed a night
- ₱6,000
- Food
- ₱3,500
- Transport
- ₱1,500
- Sights
- ₱2,500
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Dry, breezyJanuaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°DryFebruaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Dry, hotMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh34°Low26°Hot, dryAprilRain
Best
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- MayRain21 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°HottestMayRain
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 182 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- JuneRain27 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Rains beginJuneRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 326 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- JulyRain29 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Typhoon riskJulyRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 495 mm
- Rainy days
- 29
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- AugustRain29 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Typhoon riskAugustRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 420 mm
- Rainy days
- 29
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- SeptemberRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Typhoon riskSeptemberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 425 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- OctoberRain26 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Typhoon riskOctoberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 299 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- NovemberRain17 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Rains easeNovemberRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 153 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains ease
- DecemberRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, festiveDecemberRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 167 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, festive
Average daily high and low in Manila, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Philippines
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Philippines
04:05 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today34°27°86%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Wed34°27°69%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 34°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Thu35°25°2%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 35°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri35°23°12%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 35°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sat34°24°40%Saturday: Clear. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 40%.
- Sun34°24°53%Sunday: Clear. High 34°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Mon33°26°74%Monday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 74%.
Updated 12:27 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 63.7 PHP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Festivals by month
- JanFeast of the Black NazareneManilaSinulog festivalCebu City
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- AugKadayawanDavao
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
On tour in Philippines: Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour Pasay, Jan 20 – 21, 2027 · BTS World Tour 'Arirang' Bocaue, Mar 13 – 16, 2027 · Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour Bocaue, May 15 – 18, 2027
Philippines FAQ
Do I need a visa for the Philippines?
British and Canadian passports get up to 30 days visa-free, with proof of onward travel and six months of passport validity. Check other passports with the Bureau of Immigration. All travelers register on the free eTravel site within 72 hours before arrival.
When is the best time to visit the Philippines?
December to April is the dry season across most of the country. Typhoons are most likely from about July to October, when flights and ferries to small islands are often cancelled.
How many islands can I see in two weeks?
Two or three, comfortably. For example Palawan plus Cebu or Siargao, with a flight between each; every transfer takes most of a day.
Is eTravel the same as a visa?
No. eTravel is a free online travel declaration and does not give permission to enter. That comes from your visa-free status or a visa.
Do I need cash in the Philippines?
Yes, outside cities and large resorts. Take pesos for boat tours, local fees, tricycles and small guesthouses, and withdraw in town before heading to a small island.