Side-by-side comparison

Italy vs Philippines: Best Time to Visit

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

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Italy

Europe

Shoulder seasons are the sweet spot.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: April, May, September, October

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Philippines

Asia

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?

Month	Italy	Philippines	Winner
January	shoulder	best	Philippines 🇵🇭
February	shoulder	best	Philippines 🇵🇭
March	good	best	Philippines 🇵🇭
April	best	best	tie
May	best	best	tie
June	shoulder	good	Philippines 🇵🇭
July	off-season	shoulder	Philippines 🇵🇭
August	good	shoulder	Italy 🇮🇹
September	best	shoulder	Italy 🇮🇹
October	best	off-season	Italy 🇮🇹
November	shoulder	good	Philippines 🇵🇭
December	shoulder	best	Philippines 🇵🇭

Pick Italy 🇮🇹 if you're going in…

August, September, October

Many small towns and restaurants close in Aug when Italians take their holidays.

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

January, February, March, June, July, November, December

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

Months where both are equally good: April, May.