Angeles City has three distinct seasons, and when you visit will shape your experience. The dry months from November to May are the most comfortable, but the rainy season has its own appeal if you don't mind afternoon downpours.
Cool and Dry (December–February)
The most pleasant time to visit. Days are dry and temperatures are manageable, ranging between 13 and 23 degrees Celsius. Nights can get surprisingly cool, so bring a layer or two.
Hot and Dry (March–May)
Summer hits hard — temperatures climb to 32 degrees Celsius and the days are long and sunny. This is the best time for beaches and watersports in Subic Bay, though you will want shade by midday.
Rainy Season (June–November)
Most of the year is wet. Typhoons and heavy thunderstorms are common, sometimes lasting one to three days and causing floods and business closures. Between the storms, though, most days see only brief afternoon rains, and sunny stretches are not unusual. The temperatures are cooler and the breezes pleasant.
Festivals
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta takes place at Clark Field in January or February. It is the biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines — hundreds of colorful balloons fill the sky over four days, alongside kite-flying, skydiving, and remote-controlled plane competitions.
The Tigtigan Terakan keng Dalan street music festival hits Angeles City on the last Friday and Saturday of October. Professional and amateur bands take over the streets for a night of music and dancing that runs into the early hours.
Nearby San Fernando hosts two major events worth the short trip: the Good Friday Lenten Rites at Easter, culminating in a Passion Play with actual crucifixions, and the Giant Lantern Festival each December, with parades showcasing the world's biggest lanterns. Both fall conveniently in the dry season.
The Sisig Festival takes place each December at SM City Clark, celebrating the sizzling pork dish that was invented in Angeles City. Expect cooking competitions and plenty of free samples.