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Cabanatuan weather & best time to visit

City break

Cabanatuan at a glance

Best time
Jan – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 36°
Sunshine a year
2,180 h
Rain a year
1,767 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
36 m

Climate in Cabanatuan

Cabanatuan has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year, Cabanatuan is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Cabanatuan

The best time to visit Cabanatuan is from January to February. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 320 mm.

Cabanatuan through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Cabanatuan in the dry season

Nov – May

46

Fair

  • 32–36 °C by day
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 56 rainy days in all

Cabanatuan in the rainy season

Jun – Oct

22

Poor

  • 32–34 °C by day
  • 4.8 h of sun a day
  • 129 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Mar – Jun

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jun – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cabanatuan for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

24

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January – February

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

05:4717:36

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 05:34–06:16 · evening 17:07–17:49
Blue hour
Morning 05:26–05:34 · evening 17:49–17:58

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 Cabanatuan compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low23°23°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in Cabanatuan in October?

In October, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 29 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 Cabanatuan.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 49 min05:47 – 17:36
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
73 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %33 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • 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

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Cabanatuan

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Cabanatuan: score 65 against 24. Daytime highs are about the same. January has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.

October vs January, Cabanatuan
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score2465better
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low23°20°
Sunshine5.4 h6.8 hbetter
Rainy days194better
Rainfall196 mm33 mmbetter
Muggy days3124better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Cabanatuan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

65January32° · 6.8 h

In January, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in January
61February32° · 7.0 h

In February, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in February
51March34° · 7.5 h

In March, Cabanatuan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in March
39April36° · 7.8 h

In April, Cabanatuan is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in April
12May35° · 6.6 h

In May, Cabanatuan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 154 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in May
17June34° · 5.7 h

In June, Cabanatuan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 208 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in June
21July32° · 4.4 h

In July, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 320 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in July
23August32° · 4.0 h

In August, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 288 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in August
23September32° · 4.4 h

In September, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 298 mm. On about 27 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 Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in September
24October32° · 5.4 h

In October, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 29 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 Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in October
43November32° · 6.1 h

In November, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in November
54December32° · 6.1 h

In December, Cabanatuan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 85 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Cabanatuan

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)

WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (20°), 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 349 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 23°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6532°20°6.8 h433
FebruaryFeb6132°21°7.0 h429
MarchMar5134°22°7.5 h532
AprilApr3936°24°7.8 h734
MayMay1235°25°6.6 h19154
JuneJun1734°24°5.7 h25208
JulyJul2132°24°4.4 h29320
AugustAug2332°24°4.0 h29288
SeptemberSep2332°23°4.4 h27298
OctoberOct2432°23°5.4 h19196
NovemberNov4332°22°6.1 h1190
DecemberDec5432°21°6.1 h785

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

15.49° N, 120.97° E · 36 m · Asia/Manila

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Cabanatuan

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,180 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 46 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Cabanatuan, 46 % 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

Rain in Cabanatuan: 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.

Per year
1,767 mm on 185 days
Wettest month
Jul · 320 mm
Driest month
Feb · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 19Rainfall 196 mm

In October, Cabanatuan has about 19 rainy days with 196 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Cabanatuan

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 30 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Cabanatuan

How breezy and how cloudy Cabanatuan 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.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Cabanatuan typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Mar · 44 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 88 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Cabanatuan: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Cabanatuan

How often the day gets hot in Cabanatuan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
336 days
Hottest month
Apr · 36 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Cabanatuan has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Cabanatuan

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Cabanatuan 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.

Cabanatuan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 60) and its weakest during May half-term (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    43

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    13

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    22

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    24

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    60

    GoodBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 13 h 20 min
Distance
10,670 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

Cabanatuan 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Cabanatuan vs Tarlac City

In October the holiday weather in Cabanatuan and Tarlac City is about equally good (score 24 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Tarlac City as in Cabanatuan.

Cabanatuan vs Tarlac City, in October
in OctoberCabanatuanTarlac City
Holiday weather score2425
Daytime high32°32°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1919
Best timeJan – FebJan

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OctoberCabanatuan 32°Tarlac City 32°
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  9. 30CabanatuanThis page32°24
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Frequently asked questions about Cabanatuan

When is the best time to visit Cabanatuan?

The best time to visit Cabanatuan is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Cabanatuan?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 32 °C.

When does it rain most in Cabanatuan?

The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 320 mm. The driest month is February with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Cabanatuan get?

Cabanatuan gets around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.8 hours a day; in August there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Cabanatuan in?

Cabanatuan is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Cabanatuan?

A nonstop flight from London to Cabanatuan takes about 13 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,670 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Cabanatuan?

Cabanatuan 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 Cabanatuan?

Cabanatuan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 60) and its weakest during May half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 13, summer holidays 22, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 60.