# Weather and storms

> Which half of the year is dry, when storms are most likely here, and what each PAGASA signal actually means.

Source: https://dumaguete-extension.aplusz.app/en/weather/ · English · Updated 2026-10-17
Facts from: https://dumaguete.uk/weather.html (dumaguete.uk)

## The two halves of the year

**December to May — drier**
February to April is the most reliable stretch for diving and island trips. March and April are the hottest months.

**June to November — wetter**
The typhoon season. For this part of the Philippines, storm risk peaks from October to December.

## Amihan and habagat

- Amihan, the north-east wind: roughly November to February.
- Habagat, the south-west monsoon: roughly June to September.

## The PAGASA storm signals

| Signal | Winds | Expected within |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 39–61 km/h | 36 hours |
| 2 | 62–88 km/h | 24 hours |
| 3 | 89–117 km/h | 18 hours |
| 4 and 5 | above 118 km/h | — |

## Flooding and flights

- Streets flood in heavy rain and usually clear within about an hour of the rain stopping.
- The seafront — Boulevard and Piapi — has the most storm exposure.
- In October and November, keep a spare day for a flight out through Cebu or Manila.

[Read the weather page on dumaguete.uk](https://dumaguete.uk/weather.html)

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