When to go · Jolo
Jolo in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry season)). Across Philippines: Dry in Luzon; Christmas season peak prices and traffic.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- Philippines overall
- Prices
- High
- Philippines overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry season)). Across Philippines: Dry in Luzon; Christmas season peak prices and traffic.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- JoloHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 10 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Philippines overall
- High
- Prices · Philippines overall
- High
Philippines overall: Dry in Luzon; Christmas season peak prices and traffic.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jolo, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Dec: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 10
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jan: 1
December: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry season)). Across Philippines: Dry in Luzon; Christmas season peak prices and traffic.
January: Inside Jolo's best window: Jan–Apr (dry season).
Jolo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast