Aklan, Philippines: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Aklan, Philippines? If you're planning to go to Aklan, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Aklan
- Important essentials for Aklan
- Activities for Aklan
- Aklan in January: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in February: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in March: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in April: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in May: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in June: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in July: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in August: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in September: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in October: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in November: weather and what to pack
- Aklan in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Aklan, Philippines
Based on the climate and weather in Aklan, the best time to go is March. See below for details.
Important essentials for Aklan, Philippines
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Aklan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
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Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage
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N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly choice.
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(U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.
U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more
General health necessities
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Emergency water purifier
Some areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a great value.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Aklan. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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For families with young children
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types A, B and C. This one is sufficent for most places, but check with your hotel.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
What to wear/what to pack for Aklan, Philippines by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
In January, Aklan is hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Aklan, with several of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Waterproof sandals
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Loose-fit shorts
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Bug repellent
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Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against the sun:
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Skirts
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Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
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If you're going to the beach
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A rain coat to layer with another jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
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Rain pants
Rain pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Umbrella
This one is a great option.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We suggest:
February
If you go to Aklan in February, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Waterproof sandals
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Sunglasses
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Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and guard against UV rays:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Skirts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick:
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Loose-fit shorts
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If you're going to the beach
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A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
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Rain pants
These can be essential in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We suggest:
March
Traveling to Aklan in March, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
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Sunglasses
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
-
Skirts
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are essential in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We like:
April
April in this region is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
-
Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you cool and protect you from the sun:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We recommend:
May
May in this region is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and protect you from skin damage:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags don't get wet. We suggest:
June
If you vacation in Aklan during June, you are likely to notice that it can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Skirts
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We recommend:
July
If you visit Aklan during July, you might notice that it can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are a lifesaver in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We suggest:
August
If you visit Aklan during August, you may see that it can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We recommend:
September
If you are traveling to Aklan in September, you will notice that it can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our pick:
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We like:
October
If you vacation in Aklan during October, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Skirts
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are a lifesaver in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases remain dry. We suggest:
November
In November, Aklan is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Aklan, with several of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These will be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We like:
December
In December, Aklan is really hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) and once in a while jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Aklan, with several of the days of the month having rain.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
-
If you're going to the beach
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We suggest:
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