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Philippines- the land of the tropical rain forests, active volcanoes, varied wildlife, corals, rich flora and fauna and a giving nature. Consisting of nearly around 7,107 islands, Philippines forms an archipelago bounded by sea on the east, west and the south. Covering a total area of 3, 00, 000 square kilometers, the entire cluster of islands is divided into three distinctive groups Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. With so much to explore the only question that comes to mind is When to go to Philippines. With a rugged terrain the region is predominantly volcanic giving rise to some awesome geographical features and water bodies which has given rise to a lot of exciting water sports. Every island has their own specialty but the spirit of hospitality is the same anywhere you go. The islands are inhabited by the local tribes practicing occupations which have helped in keeping the traditional arts and crafts of the country alive. In terms of economic growth too the country is making a gradual progress. The country has a strong agricultural base as the volcanic activities have given rise to extensive tracts of fertile lands which produces a great variety of crops like rice, corn, sugarcane and fruits like bananas and pine apples. The favorable geographical conditions have boosted up the tourism sector and tourists are keen to visit this exotic island location. However a detailed knowledge about the climate will surely help in deciding when to go to Philippines. The general climate is tropical with hot and humid conditions. The country experiences heavy rainfall during the rainy season often accompanied by typhoons as well as high temperatures during the summer months. Philippines enjoy three distinctive seasons: Summer Season- March to May
Winter Season- December to February
Monsoon Season- June to November So the best time to visit Philippines is during the months of November to March and April. The weather is dry and pleasant as the trade winds bring no rainfall.
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