Caloocan Weather in December

December: warm, wet and cloudy

December is warm, with highs near 28°C and lows around 23°C. The trouble is the rain. It falls on 27 days, the air stays sticky, and the sun doesn't get much of a look in. You'll get cloudy skies and showers that can cut a day out short, which is why Caloocan scores only 3.5 out of 10 this month.

Still, you can get out. Try the Bonifacio Monument or a local market in the gaps between showers. Keep a backup indoor plan close by, like a meal in a mall, so a downpour doesn't ruin your afternoon. Long outdoor walks are a gamble, since muddy paths and flooded streets can make some routes miserable.

If soggy sightseeing isn't your idea of fun, plan loosely and stick to short trips near covered spots.

Christmas in Caloocan

Christmas is the big event in December, so you'll see festive displays and decorations everywhere. Shops and malls fill up with people running holiday errands. Keep in mind that Christmas Day is a public holiday, so some businesses may close or change their hours. New Year brings another busy stretch at the end of the month.

Caloocan is part of Metro Manila, and traffic and public transport can get crowded during the holidays. Leave yourself extra time if you're crossing the city.

Crowds, costs and a local tip

December can feel busier and pricier than quieter months, especially around Christmas and New Year. Holiday demand may push up fares and room rates across Metro Manila. If weather is your priority, January and February are the better bets, and January is much drier than December.

Travelling with kids? Make the Bonifacio Monument area a short stop, then take LRT-1 from Monumento station so you're not relying on road traffic for every leg. Watch the sky, too. A sudden shower can turn a quick walk into a long wait under cover.