Question Philippines in October/November

[Smit]

So I was browsing flights and found some very reasonable prices and itineraries to Manila in late October and early November. I haven't found much about what it's like in the Philippines during that part of the year. Is this a good time of the year to go diving? Is clarity and water temperature good?

TIA for any experiences you decide to share.

 

[RobPNW]

Heading back eh Smitty?

 

[Centrals]

@Smit
The only concern is the possibility of typhoon.
If you can afford the time, give yourself couple of days to counter it.

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[divetheplanet]

The first week of October is Golden Week holiday. That is a crowded time, at least for us in Coron. Hotels and domestic flights might be higher costs. October is the end of our rainy season.

 

[Centrals]

The first week of October is Golden Week holiday. That is a crowded time, at least for us in Coron. Hotels and domestic flights might be higher costs. October is the end of our rainy season.

Since when there is "Golden week" holiday in Philippines?

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There might not be many tourists coming for the Golden Week.

Tourist haven Coron suffers heavy damage from ‘Yolanda’

The tourist town of Coron has remained isolated from the outside world as of Sunday, as national and international attention all focused on Leyte, particularly Tacloban City.

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It was 10th Nov.

 

[divetheplanet]

Since when there is "Golden week" holiday in Philippines?

Since when there is "Golden week" holiday in Philippines?

PH security execs want China envoys expelled

While rejecting the contents of a transcript of an alleged wiretapped conversation between a senior Philippine military commander and a Chinese diplomat, security officials are pressing for the

globalnation.inquirer.net

There might not be many tourists coming for the Golden Week.

Tourist haven Coron suffers heavy damage from ‘Yolanda’

The tourist town of Coron has remained isolated from the outside world as of Sunday, as national and international attention all focused on Leyte, particularly Tacloban City.

newsinfo.inquirer.net

It was 10th Nov.

Since when there is "Golden week" holiday in Philippines?

PH security execs want China envoys expelled

While rejecting the contents of a transcript of an alleged wiretapped conversation between a senior Philippine military commander and a Chinese diplomat, security officials are pressing for the

globalnation.inquirer.net

There might not be many tourists coming for the Golden Week.

Tourist haven Coron suffers heavy damage from ‘Yolanda’

The tourist town of Coron has remained isolated from the outside world as of Sunday, as national and international attention all focused on Leyte, particularly Tacloban City.

newsinfo.inquirer.net

It was 10th Nov.

There is not a Golden Week holiday in the PH. But, we do get a large influx of tourists from mainland China (both local and expat) that have a seven day holiday.

Since when there is "Golden week" holiday in Philippines?

PH security execs want China envoys expelled

While rejecting the contents of a transcript of an alleged wiretapped conversation between a senior Philippine military commander and a Chinese diplomat, security officials are pressing for the

globalnation.inquirer.net

There might not be many tourists coming for the Golden Week.

Tourist haven Coron suffers heavy damage from ‘Yolanda’

The tourist town of Coron has remained isolated from the outside world as of Sunday, as national and international attention all focused on Leyte, particularly Tacloban City.

newsinfo.inquirer.net

It was 10th Nov.

There is not a Golden Week holiday in the PH. But, we do get a large influx of tourists from mainland China (both local and expat) that have a seven day holiday.

The OP was asking for experiences. I have been living and diving here since 2008.

 

[Centrals]

There is not a Golden Week holiday in the PH. But, we do get a large influx of tourists from mainland China (both local and expat) that have a seven day holiday.
The OP was asking for experiences. I have been living and diving here since 2008.

"Golden Week holiday" has not much meaning to most peoples.
Since 2008! So you should remember "Yolanda" which hit Coron in Nov 2013. Rain does not end in Oct.
I had experienced typhoon as late as Boxing Day in PG.

 

[Smit]

Heading back eh Smitty?

I'm checking prices, gathering information, and thinking about it right now. But I'll go back sometime I'm sure. The Scubaboard surge sure was an awesome trip!

It sounds like late October/early November would be good except for its in the tail end of Typhoon season so more of a risk for bad weather. There also might be a little more rain then? It seems March thru May might be the overall best months. I didn't enjoy the colder than expected water in January so I'm kinda avoiding January and February.

Also, my wife didn't like me not being here to shovel snow last January/February!

 

[Germie]

We go in the first 2 weeks of november to Cebu. For people from the Netherlands it is high season then there. I don't know why, but you see this in prices from the travelagencies. I organised myself.

Flights are extremely expensive since covid, so this can be annoying.

 

[Centrals]

I'm checking prices, gathering information, and thinking about it right now. But I'll go back sometime I'm sure. The Scubaboard surge sure was an awesome trip!

It sounds like late October/early November would be good except for its in the tail end of Typhoon season so more of a risk for bad weather. There also might be a little more rain then? It seems March thru May might be the overall best months. I didn't enjoy the colder than expected water in January so I'm kinda avoiding January and February.

Also, my wife didn't like me not being here to shovel snow last January/February!

You invaded PG + Dauin with SB last Jan.
Fare is higher around Easter.
Late Mar - mid May: best time to visit Tubattaha(LoB). Less chance for typhoon.

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