Tagaytay, Philippines: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Tagaytay, Philippines? If you're planning to go to Tagaytay, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Tagaytay, Philippines

Based on the climate and weather in Tagaytay, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Tagaytay, Philippines by month

January

If you visit Tagaytay during January, you are likely to find 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 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Shorts
Dresses
Skirts
Sandals

February

Traveling to Tagaytay in February, you will notice that it is consistently hot and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunglasses

March

March here can be very hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Sandals
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts

April

If you vacation in Tagaytay during April, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Light dresses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light shorts
Skirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals
Sunglasses
Tank tops

May

If you visit Tagaytay during May, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light dresses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Rain coat
Sunglasses

June

If you are traveling to Tagaytay in June, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Umbrella
Dresses
Shorts
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage

July

If you visit Tagaytay during July, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and somewhat stormy. 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).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses

August

Traveling to Tagaytay in August, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts

September

In September, Tagaytay is consistently hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Tagaytay, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts

October

In October, Tagaytay can be very hot. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Tagaytay, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof luggage

November

November in Tagaytay can be sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Shorts
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses

December

December in Tagaytay is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Shorts
Sandals
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Rain coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Tagaytay, Philippines

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, B and C
A SIM card that works in Tagaytay
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch

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