Things to Do in Angeles City in February
February weather, activities, events & insider tips
February Weather in Angeles City
Is February Right for You?
Advantages
- Dry season reliability - February sits in the heart of Angeles City's driest period with only 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) of rain across the month. Those 10 rainy days are typically brief afternoon sprinkles, not the monsoon downpours that cancel plans from July through October. You can actually book outdoor activities without constantly checking weather apps.
- Comfortable heat without the furnace - Daytime temps hover around 30°C (86°F), which is genuinely pleasant compared to April-May when it pushes 35°C (95°F) and feels oppressive. The 21°C (70°F) overnight lows mean you'll sleep comfortably without cranking the aircon to maximum, saving on electricity costs if you're staying somewhere with separate metering.
- Post-Chinese New Year pricing dip - The massive influx of Chinese and Korean tourists typically clears out by mid-February after Lunar New Year celebrations wrap up. Hotels that were charging premium rates in late January often drop prices 20-30% by the third week of February, while crowd levels at Clark attractions noticeably thin out.
- Festival season momentum - February catches the tail end of the Sisig Festival energy (usually late January) and the lead-up to the Hot Air Balloon Festival (typically late February or early March). The city has this buzzing energy without being completely overrun, and local restaurants are still running their special festival menus with creative sisig variations you won't find other months.
Considerations
- UV intensity requires constant vigilance - That UV index of 8 is no joke, and the relatively low humidity of 70% means you're not getting cloud cover to soften it. You'll burn in 15-20 minutes without protection, and I've watched countless tourists turn lobster-red after a single afternoon at Fontana Water Park thinking they'd be fine. Reapplication every 90 minutes isn't optional.
- Variable conditions mean unpredictable planning - That weather descriptor of Variable is frustratingly accurate. Some February days are crystal clear, others start sunny and cloud over by 2pm, and you'll occasionally get a random afternoon thunderstorm that wasn't forecasted. It's not the reliable blue skies you get in January, which can complicate day trips to Pinatubo or beach runs to Subic.
- Lingering crowds at Korean-popular spots - While overall tourism drops mid-month, Korean visitors maintain steady numbers through February due to their winter vacation schedules. Places like Walking Street, Korean BBQ restaurants in Koreatown, and specific hotels popular with Korean tour groups stay packed. If you're trying to avoid crowds entirely, you'll need to be strategic about timing and locations.
Best Activities in February
Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake Treks
February offers the best Pinatubo conditions of the entire year. The 4x4 ride through lahar fields is dusty rather than muddy, cutting 20-30 minutes off the journey compared to wet season slogs. The crater lake shows that stunning turquoise color most vividly when rainfall is low and sediment settles. Most importantly, the 30°C (86°F) temps make the 2-hour round-trip hike challenging but manageable, not the brutal slog it becomes in April-May heat. Visibility is typically excellent for photos, though morning starts around 5am catch the best light before clouds roll in after noon.
Clark Museum and Aviation Complex Tours
When that variable weather turns cloudy or you need a midday break from the UV index 8 sun, the air-conditioned Clark Museum and surrounding aviation sites make perfect sense. February timing is ideal because the museum recently expanded its Filipino-American War section in late 2025, and you're visiting before the March-April school field trip rush that packs the place with local students. The outdoor aircraft displays at the adjacent Flying Bulls facility are actually enjoyable to walk through in February's 30°C (86°F) heat, whereas by April it's genuinely unpleasant standing on that tarmac.
Subic Bay Beach and Watersports Day Trips
The 90-minute drive to Subic Bay is worth it in February because you're getting dry season calm seas without the March-April heat that makes the beach feel like a convection oven. Water temps sit around 27°C (81°F), perfect for extended swimming and snorkeling without a wetsuit. The variable conditions actually work in your favor here, as occasional cloud cover provides natural sun breaks. Watersports operators are fully staffed but not overwhelmed, meaning better equipment and more attentive instruction than peak season.
Nayong Pilipino Cultural Park Exploration
This recently renovated cultural park in Clark showcases traditional Filipino architecture and regional villages in a walkable layout. February weather makes it actually enjoyable to spend 2-3 hours walking between exhibits, something that's miserable in rainy season mud or hot season heat. The park is still relatively undiscovered by international tourists, meaning you'll interact with more Filipino families than tour groups. Late afternoon visits around 3-5pm catch cooler temps and often catch cultural performances scheduled for weekends.
Sisig Trail Food Walks
February extends the Sisig Festival momentum with restaurants still featuring creative variations beyond the standard pork sisig. The evening weather is perfect for walking between multiple eateries, something you can't comfortably do in rainy season or hot season extremes. Local food tour operators have refined their routes by February after the January festival rush, and you're getting better service as crowds thin. The 21°C (70°F) evening temps mean outdoor seating is actually pleasant, not the humid sauna of wet season nights.
Miyamit Falls and Jungle Trekking
February hits the sweet spot for Miyamit Falls where water flow is still decent from residual wet season runoff, but trails are dry enough for safe hiking. The falls are about 45 minutes from Angeles City, and the jungle canopy provides natural shade for most of the 30-minute trek in. That 70% humidity is noticeable under the canopy, but the 30°C (86°F) temps make the swimming holes genuinely refreshing rather than necessary survival cooling. Weekday visits find the falls nearly empty, a stark contrast to weekend local crowds.
February Events & Festivals
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Typically held in Clark Freeport Zone in late February or early March, this is the country's biggest aviation and hot air balloon event. You'll see dozens of balloons launch at dawn, aerobatic displays, paragliding demonstrations, and aircraft exhibitions. The early morning launches around 6-7am take advantage of February's calm winds and cool temps. Even if you're not an aviation enthusiast, the mass balloon ascension against the sunrise is genuinely spectacular. Gets absolutely packed on weekends, with traffic backing up for kilometers.
Chinese New Year Spillover Celebrations
While the main Lunar New Year typically falls in late January, Koreatown and Chinese-owned businesses in Angeles City continue celebrations through early February. You'll find special menu offerings at restaurants, lion dance performances at shopping centers, and red lantern decorations throughout the city. Not an organized festival, more a cultural atmosphere that gradually winds down through the first two weeks of February. Worth experiencing if you're around in early February, but not a reason to specifically time your visit.