AI-generatedButuan at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 2,355 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Butuan
Butuan has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Butuan is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Butuan
The best time to visit Butuan is from December to April. The sea reaches 29.5 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From April to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 306 mm of precipitation.
Butuan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Butuan in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Butuan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Butuan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Butuan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Butuan for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – April
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:2517:22
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:12–05:53 · evening 16:54–17:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:04–05:12 · evening 17:35–17:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Butuan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Butuan in October?
In October, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 208 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min05:25 – 17:22
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Butuan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Butuan: score 34 against 21. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 34better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 hbetter | 4.7 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 24better |
| Rainfall | 208 mmbetter | 306 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Butuan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January31° · Sea 27° · 4.7 h
In January, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 306 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan – and yet one of the best months here.
Butuan in January33February31° · Sea 27° · 5.5 h
In February, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 207 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan – and yet one of the best months here.
Butuan in February29March32° · Sea 28° · 6.3 h
In March, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 155 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan – and yet one of the best months here.
Butuan in March29April33° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In April, Butuan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan – and yet one of the best months here.
Butuan in April18May34° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In May, Butuan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 165 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in May18June34° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In June, Butuan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 218 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in June21July33° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In July, Butuan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 190 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in July20August33° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In August, Butuan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 158 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in August19September33° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In September, Butuan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 148 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in September21October33° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In October, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 208 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in October27November32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In November, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 234 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan.
Butuan in November30December31° · Sea 28° · 5.1 h
In December, Butuan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 250 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Butuan – and yet one of the best months here.
Butuan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Butuan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (23°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 34 | 31° | 23° | 27.4° | 4.7 h | 24 | 306 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 31° | 23° | 27.3° | 5.5 h | 19 | 207 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 32° | 24° | 27.6° | 6.3 h | 19 | 155 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 33° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.0 h | 16 | 117 |
| MayMay | 18 | 34° | 25° | 29.1° | 6.5 h | 23 | 165 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 34° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.6 h | 25 | 218 |
| JulyJul | 21 | 33° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.4 h | 23 | 190 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 33° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.7 h | 22 | 158 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 33° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.4 h | 22 | 148 |
| OctoberOct | 21 | 33° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.3 h | 25 | 208 |
| NovemberNov | 27 | 32° | 24° | 29.1° | 5.4 h | 24 | 234 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 31° | 24° | 28.2° | 5.1 h | 25 | 250 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Butuan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 29.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Butuan ranges from 27.3 °C in February to 29.5 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in June, while the air already peaks in May. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.4° | 26.7° | 28.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.3° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.6° | 26.9° | 28.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.4° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.5° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Butuan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Butuan, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Butuan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Butuan has about 25 rainy days with 208 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Butuan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Butuan
How breezy and how cloudy Butuan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Butuan typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Butuan: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Butuan
How often the day gets hot in Butuan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Butuan has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Butuan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Butuan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Butuan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 32) and its weakest during May half-term (score 18).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 18
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 21
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 25 min
- Distance
- 11,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Philippines
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Languages
- Filipino, English
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +63
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Butuan lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Butuan compared
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Butuan vs Surigao City
In October Surigao City has the better holiday weather (score 29 vs 21). During the day Surigao City is 1 °C cooler than Butuan. The sea is about equally warm. Surigao City gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Butuan | Surigao City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 29 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 24 |
| Best time | Dec – Apr | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Butuan ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Butuan
When is the best time to visit Butuan?
The best time to visit Butuan is from December to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Butuan?
The sea temperature in Butuan ranges from 27.3 °C in February to 29.5 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Butuan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Butuan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Butuan?
The wettest month is January with 306 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 117 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Butuan get?
Butuan gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Butuan in?
Butuan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Butuan?
A nonstop flight from London to Butuan takes about 14 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Butuan?
Butuan lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Butuan?
Butuan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 32) and its weakest during May half-term (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 18, summer holidays 20, October half-term 21, Christmas holidays 32.