Malapascua is a year-round destination with a typical tropical climate. The rainy season starts in June and runs through to October time. The high season is from December to May with less chance of rain. The average air temperature: 27-32C /75-84F. The water temperature varies from 26-30C/-86F. The water visibility is on average from 5 to 30m/16-98ft, being reduced from November to January because of high plankton density. The currents are generally low, but can be strong.
What to see
Divers can see Thresher Shark, Hammerhead sharks (from December to April), manta ray, barracudas, mobulas, snapper. There are plenty of soft corals growing around the island. Malapascua is a great place to observe rare macro species such as colorful mandarin fish, pipefish, superb flamboyant cuttlefish, seahorses and frogfish.