Sulu Islands, Philippines: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Sulu Islands, Philippines? If you're planning to go to Sulu Islands, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Sulu Islands, Philippines

Based on the climate and weather in Sulu Islands, the best time to go is March. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sulu Islands, Philippines

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sulu Islands, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • 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).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Sulu Islands, Philippines by month

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January

If you vacation in Sulu Islands during January, you will probably see that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 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.

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February

February in Sulu Islands can be sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (low 30s C).

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March

If you go to Sulu Islands in March, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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April

If you vacation in Sulu Islands during April, you may see that it is really hot. 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 regularly.

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May

May is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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June

June is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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July

If you vacation in Sulu Islands during July, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot. 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 a third of the time.

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August

August in Sulu Islands can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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September

If you are traveling to Sulu Islands in September, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

In October, Sulu Islands is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 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 Sulu Islands, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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November

November here is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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December

December for Sulu Islands is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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