Best Time to Visit Siquijor

Siquijor: A Destination that Combines the Magic of Nature with Rich Cultural Heritage

With its white sandy beaches, lush jungles, and mysterious legends, Siquijor invites travelers to explore a world full of wonders.

But when is the perfect time to embark on an adventure to Siquijor? The answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems. The best time to visit Siquijor depends on what you seek in your trip. Do you prefer radiant sunshine and crystal-clear waters? Or perhaps the tranquility of the low season, with fewer tourists and a deeper connection to the island?

Our comprehensive guide is designed to help you discover the best time to visit Siquijor, considering the climate, how to get to Siquijor, and the activities available. From exploring caves in the mountains to enjoying the sea, there is something in Siquijor for every traveler.

Here are some quick facts about Siquijor before we delve deeper into the island:

• Area: 338 square kilometers
• Highest Point: 628 meters
• Language: Visaya
• Population: 110,000 inhabitants
• Hospitals: Only one provincial hospital, very basic
• Temperature: Consistent throughout the year, with an average between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius
• Humidity: Very high

How to Get to Siquijor

Siquijor has a small airport that only operates with private flights on small planes. If you want information about them, contact us.

You can take flights to Cebu, Dumaguete, or Bohol and then take a ferry to Siquijor.

Getting to Siquijor by Boat:

There are boats that connect the ports of Larena or Siquijor on Siquijor Island with the previously mentioned destinations. Their schedules often change, so we recommend contacting us to make a reservation.

Best Months to Travel to Siquijor

I won’t hide it, we love Siquijor. This small island has something special that has us hooked, but it’s important to consider that to reach it, you have to take a boat. Therefore, the best months to ensure you can visit the island without cancellations of boat trips are the months without wind, from February to June. This doesn’t mean that the rest of the year you can’t visit Siquijor, but there is a possibility that the coast guard may cancel navigation, and it’s our duty to warn you, right? =)

Best Time to Visit Siquijor According to the Climate:

The temperature in Siquijor at sea level averages 28 degrees Celsius. As for the rains, they usually come in the form of isolated thunderstorms.

Rainy Season in Siquijor

In this table, you have the average rainfall history in Siquijor. Remember, it’s just a historical record and doesn’t imply it will be the weather forecast for your trip.

We have colored the months according to our experience in three colors:

• Green: Rain in the form of quick storms, usually at sunset and short-lived
• Orange: It might rain more than expected and for longer periods
• Red: In Siquijor, it’s very rare for rain to ruin your stay, which is why there is no month we have labeled as inadvisable due to rain.