One may visit Sagada anytime of the year. It can be quite rainy from June to November which should not really dampen any adventurous spirit. The problem during this time of the year is more of the landslides along the Halsema Road connecting Baguio City and Sagada due to the mountainsides being battered by heavy rain. Slides may result in longer bus trips and at extreme situations, cancellation of trips. October to November is the time when the persimmon and other temperate trees turn their green coats into gold.

The months of December to February are Sagada's coldest. Daytime room temperature ranges from 7 - 15 oC (45 - 59 oF) and it sometimes goes down to 3oC (37oF) at dawn. It is also during these times when the weather becomes so unpredictable - bursting with sunshine on one day and drizzling on the next. The cold can also be biting especially when drizzling is accompanied by high winds.

March to May are relatively dry with occassional thunderstorms occurring more often as June approaches. Bring appropriate clothing for the corresponding months.

Sagada is fast gaining a reputation on its restaurants and cafes. From cafes that serve home-made yoghurt and lemon pies, to sumptous meals cooked by a French chef, there are now plenty of choices for eating out than ever before. Some guesthouses have their own dining rooms but one can always find a good restaurant in town serving delectable dishes for all kinds of tastes.

When in Sagada, sample dishes with local produce - vegetables are fresh and crisp. Look also for locally grown fruits that are not easily available anywhere else in the Philippines. Depending on the season, fruits such as masa flora (passion fruit), persimmon, pomengranate, and pears are available in the market or even in the wild. One can also befriend an i-Sagada for a taste of the heavenly pinikpikan (a local chicken dish) and a swig of tapey (rice wine). I did hear that one restaurant serves pinikpikan at a very high price.

Popular Restaurants include the Yoghurt House, Log Cabin, the Sagada Lemon Pie House, Alfred's Cabin, Rock Cafe, St. Joseph Cafe, Bilig Cafe, and Cuisina Igorota.