If you’re craving a quieter, slower, and more affordable island escape, Siargao’s low season might be the perfect time for you.
So, When Is the Low Season?
Low season in Siargao typically starts in June and stretches through July, with things beginning to pick up again by early August. While the weather remains warm and tropical, the ocean tends to calm down, offering flatter waves and gentler waters.
Why Do Fewer People Visit?
It’s not that the island loses its charm — quite the opposite. But many travelers, especially international ones, spend their summers elsewhere. European summer holidays and surfing conditions in places like Bali often draw attention away from Siargao. The removal of direct flights from Manila to Siargao has also made spontaneous travel a bit more limited.
What’s the Island Like During This Time?
The vibe during low season is noticeably calmer. With fewer tourists around, the roads are quieter, the beaches more spacious, and the pace overall more laid-back. Most visitors tend to be Filipino travelers, many of whom come to explore rather than surf — giving the island a different but still vibrant energy.
Why You Should Still Come
Here’s why the low season might actually be the best time to visit:
- Lower accommodation rates — perfect for travelers on a budget.
- Fewer crowds — ideal for those who prefer space, peace, and quiet.
- Island essentials remain open — restaurants, transport, and tours are still running, so you won’t miss out on anything.
While airfare prices tend to stay the same, the money you’ll save on your stay can help balance things out.
Who Is It For?
If you’re the type of traveler who enjoys taking it slow, this season is for you. Couples and families especially tend to enjoy the intimacy and ease that comes with fewer people around. Digital nomads who want to blend work with island life might also find this season more manageable.
What Diwa Offers During Low Season
At Diwa Siargao, we’re offering special low rates through the end of September, in hopes of helping travelers balance out rising airfare costs. Our home and amenities remain the same — calm, welcoming, and grounded in island simplicity — but now at more accessible pricing.
Local Tips
- Pack as you normally would, depending on the activities you’re drawn to — whether that’s lounging, exploring, or hopping between cafés, or up for some island-hopping.
- Embrace the pace. This is a wonderful time to experience what a true island rhythm feels like — quiet mornings, long afternoons, unhurried walks, and space to reflect.
Siargao during the low season is a different kind of beautiful. The stillness, the space, and the slower rhythm might be just what you didn’t know you needed.
Book ahead and come see Siargao from a different angle. We’ll be here.
