AI-generatedMalaybalay at a glance
- Best time
- Jan, Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 2,546 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 629 m
Climate in Malaybalay
Malaybalay 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 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Malaybalay is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Malaybalay
The best time to visit Malaybalay is in January and from July to September. In August and September, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The wettest month is June with 268 mm of precipitation.
Malaybalay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Malaybalay in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Malaybalay in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Malaybalay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Malaybalay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
No month
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
All year
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: March – May
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: January, July – September
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:2617:24
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 05:14–05:54 · evening 16:56–17:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:05–05:14 · evening 17:37–17:45
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 Malaybalay compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Malaybalay in October?
In October, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 237 mm. On about 23 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 Malaybalay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min05:26 – 17:24
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
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 Malaybalay
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and July bring similar holiday weather to Malaybalay (score 18 and 22). Daytime highs are about the same. July has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 26better |
| Rainfall | 237 mmbetter | 255 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Malaybalay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January30° · 4.1 h
In January, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 235 mm. On about 14 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 Malaybalay – and yet one of the best months here.
Malaybalay in January18February30° · 4.8 h
In February, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 171 mm. On about 17 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in February13March31° · 5.4 h
In March, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 147 mm. On about 26 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in March10April32° · 6.1 h
In April, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 142 mm. On about 28 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in April10May32° · 5.5 h
In May, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 238 mm. On about 29 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in May17June31° · 5.0 h
In June, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 268 mm. On about 23 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in June22July30° · 4.8 h
In July, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 255 mm. On about 13 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 Malaybalay – and yet one of the best months here.
Malaybalay in July22August30° · 4.9 h
In August, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 235 mm. On about 14 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 Malaybalay – and yet one of the best months here.
Malaybalay in August20September30° · 4.8 h
In September, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 254 mm. On about 18 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 Malaybalay – and yet one of the best months here.
Malaybalay in September18October30° · 4.9 h
In October, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 237 mm. On about 23 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in October15November31° · 4.8 h
In November, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 179 mm. On about 23 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay in November17December30° · 4.6 h
In December, Malaybalay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 186 mm. On about 22 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 Malaybalay.
Malaybalay 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 Malaybalay
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (18°), the warmest in May (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from September to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 356 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 30° | 19° | 4.1 h | 25 | 235 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 30° | 18° | 4.8 h | 20 | 171 |
| MarchMar | 13 | 31° | 18° | 5.4 h | 20 | 147 |
| AprilApr | 10 | 32° | 19° | 6.1 h | 20 | 142 |
| MayMay | 10 | 32° | 20° | 5.5 h | 27 | 238 |
| JuneJun | 17 | 31° | 20° | 5.0 h | 28 | 268 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 30° | 20° | 4.8 h | 26 | 255 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 30° | 20° | 4.9 h | 25 | 235 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 30° | 19° | 4.8 h | 26 | 254 |
| OctoberOct | 18 | 30° | 19° | 4.9 h | 27 | 237 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 31° | 19° | 4.8 h | 25 | 179 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 30° | 19° | 4.6 h | 24 | 186 |
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
8.16° N, 125.13° E · 629 m · Asia/Manila
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Malaybalay
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 12.0 hours of daylight in Malaybalay, 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 Malaybalay: 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, Malaybalay has about 27 rainy days with 237 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Malaybalay
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · 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 Malaybalay
How breezy and how cloudy Malaybalay 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 Malaybalay typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 86 % of the sky over Malaybalay: 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 Malaybalay
How often the day gets hot in Malaybalay (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, Malaybalay has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Malaybalay
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Malaybalay 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.
Malaybalay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 22) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 11).
- 11
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 22
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 18
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.4 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 30 min
- Distance
- 11,600 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
Malaybalay 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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Malaybalay vs Valencia
In October the holiday weather in Malaybalay and Valencia is about equally good (score 18 vs 14). During the day Valencia is 1 °C warmer than Malaybalay.
| in October | Malaybalay | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 14 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Jan, Jul – Sep | Jun – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Malaybalay ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Tagbilaran31°29°67
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- 8Maasin32°29°65
- 31MalaybalayThis page30°18
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Frequently asked questions about Malaybalay
When is the best time to visit Malaybalay?
The best time to visit Malaybalay is in January and from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Malaybalay?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Malaybalay?
The wettest month is June with 268 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 142 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Malaybalay get?
Malaybalay gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.1 hours a day; in January there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Malaybalay in?
Malaybalay is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Malaybalay?
A nonstop flight from London to Malaybalay takes about 14 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,600 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Malaybalay?
Malaybalay 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 Malaybalay?
Malaybalay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 22) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 11, May half-term 11, summer holidays 22, October half-term 18, Christmas holidays 19.