For most areas of the Philippines, the best time to visit may be December to May. However, you should keep in mind that seasons do not always follow the standard pattern. Not only can the start and end of the rainy season vary from year to year, but different regions of the Philippines can experience different seasonal patterns. For example, in much of the eastern part of the Philippines (Eastern Mindanao, Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar and Southeast Luzon), the seasons are usually reversed, so it is rainy from December to March and dry during the rainy season elsewhere in the country. And in some parts of the country, like Cebu, the weather tends to be moderate in all seasons.