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Warmest sea in Philippines in December

1,083 coastal locations in Philippines ranked by their typical December sea temperature. Region-wide average in December: 28.5°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in December

Port Lebak

29.8°C December mean in Philippines

Regional December average

28.5°C

across all 1,083 coastal locations in Philippines

Vs annual mean

-0.5°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Philippines sea feels like in December

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Philippines monthly average 27.4°C to 30.0°C
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  • Warmest month June 30.0°C
  • Coldest month February 27.4°C
  • Annual mean 28.9°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where December fits in the year

December sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Philippines month rankings:

Philippines sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Philippines location. The list below is based on the typical December mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

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Top 50 warmest Philippines locations in December

Sorted by the typical December mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location December mean
1 Port Lebak Region XII 29.8°C
2 Palimbang Soccsksargen 29.7°C
3 Alicia Zamboanga Peninsula 29.7°C
4 Mabay Soccsksargen 29.7°C
5 Maguling Soccsksargen 29.7°C
6 Malisbeng Soccsksargen 29.7°C
7 Mindupok Soccsksargen 29.7°C
8 Muti Zamboanga Peninsula 29.7°C
9 Olutanga Zamboanga Peninsula 29.7°C
10 Talusan Zamboanga Peninsula 29.7°C
11 Bantogon Soccsksargen 29.7°C
12 Kalamansig Soccsksargen 29.7°C
13 Lun Pequeno Soccsksargen 29.7°C
14 Nalus Soccsksargen 29.7°C
15 Tambilil Soccsksargen 29.7°C
16 Limaong Zamboanga Peninsula 29.6°C
17 Malangas Zamboanga Peninsula 29.6°C
18 Margosatubig Zamboanga Peninsula 29.6°C
19 Malim Zamboanga Peninsula 29.6°C
20 Tabina Zamboanga Peninsula 29.6°C
21 Pollok Harbour Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 29.6°C
22 Dimataling Zamboanga Peninsula 29.6°C
23 Daliao Soccsksargen 29.6°C
24 Katubao Soccsksargen 29.6°C
25 Lumatil Soccsksargen 29.6°C
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26 Lumuyon Soccsksargen 29.6°C
27 Maan Soccsksargen 29.6°C
28 Bankaw Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
29 Kulase Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
30 Punay Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
31 Tabiauan Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
32 Tongouson Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
33 Balabagan Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
34 Caromatan Northern Mindanao 29.5°C
35 Cotabato Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
36 Malabang Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
37 Muricay Zamboanga Peninsula 29.5°C
38 Pagadian Zamboanga Peninsula 29.5°C
39 Tucuran Zamboanga Peninsula 29.5°C
40 Baroy Northern Mindanao 29.5°C
41 General Santos Soccsksargen 29.5°C
42 Glan Peidu Soccsksargen 29.5°C
43 Malbang Soccsksargen 29.5°C
44 Parang Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
45 Polloc Muslim Mindanao 29.5°C
46 Tango Soccsksargen 29.5°C
47 Tinoto Soccsksargen 29.5°C
48 Tubod Northern Mindanao 29.5°C
49 Sarangani Island Davao Region 29.4°C
50 South Ubian Island Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 29.4°C

Coldest 10 in Philippines in December

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Philippines coasts to avoid for swimming in December.

# Location December mean
1 Banos Mimaropa 14.9°C
2 Balagui Eastern Visayas 16.1°C
3 Siguinon Eastern Visayas 16.1°C
4 Abulug Cagayan Valley 26.3°C
5 Basco Cagayan Valley 26.3°C
6 Ivana Cagayan Valley 26.4°C
7 Mahatao Cagayan Valley 26.4°C
8 Sabtang Cagayan Valley 26.4°C
9 Uyugan Cagayan Valley 26.4°C
10 Musa Bay Cagayan Valley 26.4°C

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