AI-generatedCatbalogan at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 2,168 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Catbalogan
Catbalogan 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 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Catbalogan is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Catbalogan
The best time to visit Catbalogan is from November to April. The sea reaches 29.9 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From April to June and from August to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 301 mm.
Catbalogan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Catbalogan in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 119 rainy days in all
Catbalogan in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Fair
- 33–34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 134 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 – Jun, Aug – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Catbalogan for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – 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 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3017:23
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 05:16–05:58 · evening 16:54–17:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:08–05:16 · evening 17:36–17:44
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 Catbalogan 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 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Catbalogan in October?
In October, Catbalogan is 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 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 243 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:30 – 17:23
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %79 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
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 Catbalogan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Catbalogan: score 73 against 59. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 27.0° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 243 mm | 97 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Catbalogan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
68January31° · Sea 27° · 4.9 h
In January, Catbalogan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 138 mm. On about 24 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 Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in January73February32° · Sea 27° · 5.6 h
In February, Catbalogan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 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 Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in February69March33° · Sea 28° · 6.3 h
In March, Catbalogan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 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 good month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in March67April34° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h
In April, Catbalogan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in April57May34° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h
In May, Catbalogan 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. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 145 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in May56June34° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In June, Catbalogan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 236 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in June57July33° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h
In July, Catbalogan is 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 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 301 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in July56August33° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In August, Catbalogan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 255 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in August57September33° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In September, Catbalogan 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 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 277 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in September59October33° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In October, Catbalogan is 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 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 243 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in October61November32° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In November, Catbalogan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 141 mm. 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 good month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan in November64December31° · Sea 28° · 4.9 h
In December, Catbalogan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 179 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 good month for a holiday in Catbalogan.
Catbalogan 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 Catbalogan
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 August (26°). 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 | 68 | 31° | 23° | 27.0° | 4.9 h | 17 | 138 |
| FebruaryFeb | 73 | 32° | 23° | 27.0° | 5.6 h | 13 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 33° | 23° | 27.7° | 6.3 h | 14 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 34° | 24° | 28.6° | 7.1 h | 13 | 75 |
| MayMay | 57 | 34° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.7 h | 21 | 145 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 34° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.7 h | 27 | 236 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 33° | 25° | 29.5° | 4.8 h | 29 | 301 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 33° | 26° | 29.3° | 5.2 h | 26 | 255 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 33° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.0 h | 26 | 277 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 33° | 25° | 29.3° | 4.9 h | 27 | 243 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 32° | 24° | 28.8° | 5.1 h | 21 | 141 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 31° | 24° | 27.9° | 4.9 h | 20 | 179 |
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
11.78° N, 124.89° E · 12 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Catbalogan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Catbalogan ranges from 27.0 °C in January to 29.9 °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 29.2 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.0° | 26.4° | 27.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.0° | 26.3° | 27.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.9° | 29.2° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.5° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.7° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.7° | 30.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Catbalogan
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 4.9 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Catbalogan, 41 % 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 Catbalogan: 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, Catbalogan has about 27 rainy days with 243 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Catbalogan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
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 Catbalogan
How breezy and how cloudy Catbalogan 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 Catbalogan typically peaks at 14 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 81 % of the sky over Catbalogan: mostly overcast, with about 4.9 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 Catbalogan
How often the day gets hot in Catbalogan (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, Catbalogan 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 Catbalogan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Catbalogan 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.
Catbalogan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 5 min
- Distance
- 11,250 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
Catbalogan 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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Catbalogan vs Calbayog
In October Calbayog has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs 59). During the day Calbayog is 1 °C cooler than Catbalogan. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Catbalogan | Calbayog |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Catbalogan
When is the best time to visit Catbalogan?
The best time to visit Catbalogan is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Catbalogan?
The sea temperature in Catbalogan ranges from 27.0 °C in January to 29.9 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Catbalogan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Catbalogan?
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 Catbalogan?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is July with 301 mm. The driest month is April with 75 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Catbalogan get?
Catbalogan gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.1 hours a day; in July there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Catbalogan in?
Catbalogan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Catbalogan?
A nonstop flight from London to Catbalogan takes about 14 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Catbalogan?
Catbalogan 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 Catbalogan?
Catbalogan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 57, summer holidays 56, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 66.