When to go
Sagada has a dry season and a wet season, and rain affects the caves and trails.
Dry season
November to April
The driest and coolest months. Short afternoon showers still happen.
Source: The Poor Traveler, Sagada guide (2019)Hiking season runs from November to May.
Source: Wikivoyage, SagadaExposed slopes can still cause heat exhaustion, so carry water.
Source: Wikivoyage, Sagada
Wet season
June to September
The wettest months. Tours can be cancelled in rain, so book them for the morning.
Source: The Poor Traveler, Sagada guide (2019)In heavy rain the caves may be limited to their entrances, and trails get slippery and muddy.
Source: Daily Tribune, 21 Jul 2025
Closures can happen in any season
Communities close places for ubaya, and heavy rain can limit the caves to their entrances. Read how closures work.
We have not found monthly temperature or rainfall figures for Sagada, or a source for May and October. The season notes come from travel guides, so treat them as a rough guide.