Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Leyte
Leyte is a town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 40,622 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population40,622
Local time01:14
11.37° N, 124.48° EElevation 1 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6533October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month267mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Leyte at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 17:2211 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:06Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
239 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
76 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 62 km
Weather in Leyte
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct28°26°13.3 mm
Sat24 Oct27°25°14.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°10.7 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°1 mm
When to go to Leyte
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 54 | 53 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 50 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 163 | 142 | 97 | 76 | 120 | 200 | 264 | 206 | 293 | 267 | 254 | 239 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Leyte
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Leyte
Nature around Leyte
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Leyte
Earthquakes around Leyte
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950215magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record71within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Can-avid 16 km ↗1995 · 142 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 47 km
6.9Can-avid 23 km →1995 · 146 km
6.8Can-avid 15 km ↘1995 · 133 km
Tropical storms · Leyte
Universities and research institutes
Eastern Visayas State UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1907
Leyte Normal UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1921
Towns and villages around Leyte
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Palid1.6 kmBachao1.8 kmRawis2.4 kmSanta Cruz2.4 kmBurabud2.7 kmSambulawan2.7 kmIgod3.4 kmManaomata3.5 kmBanuyo3.8 kmSudlon3.9 kmPalaroo4.3 kmSambulawa4.4 kmGimarco4.5 kmTuktuk4.7 kmKabayugan4.9 kmSan Isidro5.1 kmBako5.4 kmSanto Niño6 kmNipa6.1 kmBelen6.5 kmBontogon6.5 kmTeguit6.6 kmBobao6.6 kmDaraon6.6 kmJabian6.7 kmOtod6.9 kmButazon7 kmGayad7.5 kmMasalpi7.5 kmCawayan7.5 kmOsmeña7.6 kmPotot8.3 kmConsuegra8.4 kmCulasi8.4 kmMa-anda8.5 kmWagui8.5 kmBagabao8.5 kmOsmena8.6 kmBalocaway8.7 kmTalairan8.7 kmDinugdugan8.8 kmBachao8.9 kmManok8.9 kmBang-hao9 kmGotosan9 kmParasan9.1 kmJulita9.2 kmGayad9.2 kmLuyag9.3 kmMambajao9.4 kmTengbe9.4 kmTunga9.4 kmTagharigue9.5 kmTabigui9.6 kmAgahang9.6 kmGuinadiongan9.8 kmBagsay10 kmLayog10 kmCabolan11 kmCalubian11 kmKabayugan11 kmHumaragina11 kmSanta Cruz11 kmMambahayan11 kmHugpa11 kmBonali12 kmKampokpok12 kmPinamopoan12 kmHubasan12 kmBanate12 kmTagtawigan12 kmBusay12 kmUmaganhan12 kmTipulo12 kmMaria Cristina12 kmTabayho12 kmMaasin12 kmIligay13 kmAbobo13 kmLimon13 km
Leyte from above
Around Leyte15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Poro Island, BiliranNature10 kmCalumpijan IslandNature10 kmCulajit IslandNature10 kmLagnay IslandNature11 kmBiliranNature18 kmDauajon IslandNature17 kmBiliranMountain18 kmPantalan Port AreaFerry port14 kmCarigara PortFerry port23 kmNavalPlace23 kmCarigaraPlace23 kmCalubianPlace11 kmMatag-obPlace25 kmKanangaPlace22 kmVillabaPlace20 km
Postal code
6533
Getting to Leyte
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTAC
61 kmCalbayog AirportCYP
79 kmCatarman National AirportCRM
127 kmPantalan Port AreaFerry port
14 kmCarigara PortFerry port
23 kmPlaces near Leyte
Places with a climate like Leyte
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Leyte?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Leyte.
What is the hottest month in Leyte?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Leyte?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Leyte?
December is the wettest month with about 239 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Leyte?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Leyte?
The postal code of Leyte is 6533.