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India vs Philippines: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between India and Philippines? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

🇮🇳
India

Asia

A subcontinent — pick your region carefully.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, October, November

🇵🇭

7,000 islands, one dry season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthIndiaPhilippinesWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
MarchgoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
AprilshoulderbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Mayoff-seasonbestPhilippines 🇵🇭
Juneoff-seasongoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyshouldershouldertie
Augustshouldershouldertie
SeptembergoodshoulderIndia 🇮🇳
Octoberbestoff-seasonIndia 🇮🇳
NovemberbestgoodIndia 🇮🇳
DecembergoodbestPhilippines 🇵🇭

Pick India 🇮🇳 if you're going in…

September, October, November

Plan India by region, not by country — climate varies by 30°C across it on the same day.

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

March, April, May, June, December

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, July, August.