Mimaropa, Philippines
Calapan
Calapan is a city in Mimaropa, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 148,558 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population148,558
Local time22:32
13.41° N, 121.18° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5200October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month322mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Calapan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:48 · 17:3111 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:18Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
322 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
71 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby2+
within 85 km
How Calapan has grown
People living in the built-up area (26 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+374%18k in 1975 → 87k in 2025Weather in Calapan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 23 km/h · humidity 82%
Today26 Oct29°27°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°7.6 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°13.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°27°8.7 mm
Sun1 Nov28°26°6.8 mm
Mon2 Nov28°27°12.5 mm
Tue3 Nov29°27°10.3 mm
Wed4 Nov28°26°4.2 mm
When to go to Calapan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 55 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 39 | 46 | 51 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 126 | 71 | 78 | 111 | 175 | 233 | 246 | 185 | 230 | 322 | 296 | 243 |
| Wet days | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 28 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Calapan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Calapan
Nature around Calapan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Calapan
Earthquakes around Calapan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950263magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record78within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Paluan 21 km ←1972 · 99 km
7.1Puerto Galera 13 km →1994 · 18 km
6.7Calatrava 9 km ←1970 · 124 km
6.7Hukay 16 km ↓2021 · 59 km
Tsunamis · Calapan
C1Typhoon Bualoi (2025)89 km · 111 km/hC3Typhoon Molave (2020)71 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Kammuri (2019)31 km · 167 km/hC5Typhoon Nock-Ten (2016)26 km · 157 km/hC4Typhoon Melor (2015)13 km · 185 km/hC3Typhoon Son-Tinh (2012)71 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Nangka (2009)13 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Durian (2006)10 km · 185 km/hC4Typhoon Chanchu (2006)46 km · 157 km/hC4Typhoon Muifa (2004)82 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm of 17 July 2002 (2002)94 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Yvette (1995)50 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Deanna (1995)21 km · 74 km/hC2Typhoon Lewis (1993)60 km · 83 km/hC3Typhoon Dot (1989)91 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Skip (1988)83 km · 176 km/hC4Typhoon Roy (1988)33 km · 74 km/hC3Typhoon Phyllis (1987)75 km · 111 km/hC5Typhoon Nina (1987)42 km · 204 km/hC5Typhoon Betty (1987)58 km · 213 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)35 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)86 km · 74 km/hC2Typhoon Lee (1981)76 km · 111 km/hC3Typhoon Hazen (1981)24 km · 102 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Divine Word College of CalapanUniversity or college · founded 1946
Mindoro State University-Calapan City CampusUniversity or college · founded 1961
Towns and villages around Calapan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bucayao0.6 kmPabisan4.7 kmBaruyan5.8 kmTabag7.1 kmCanubing No 28.5 kmLumang8.6 kmBarbati8.7 kmCahara8.9 kmChicago9 kmLongos9.5 kmInabayan9.6 kmNavotas9.9 kmTumindig10 kmBayan11 kmLumangbayan11 kmBaco11 kmKalabuga11 kmAmugius11 kmMayabig12 kmAlad12 kmKalauang12 kmEvangelista13 kmBury13 kmPula13 kmTacligan13 kmGamao13 kmBayudbod13 kmBacungay13 kmMacaucang13 kmCentro1, Santa. Rosa 1, Baco, Oriental Mindoro13 kmNagiba14 kmNapo14 kmDulangan14 kmGoob14 kmPalbuticaan15 km
Calapan from above
Around Calapan15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Baco Medio IslandNature7.2 kmBaco Chico IslandNature8.2 kmBaco Grande IslandNature6.5 kmSilonay IslandNature5.5 kmAnaganahao IslandNature4.3 kmMalaylay IslandNature7.2 kmMount HalconMountain28 kmCalapanFerry port2.5 kmSan Antonio Port TerminalFerry port18 kmBacoPlace11 kmRosarioPlace25 kmAuroraPlace21 kmCommunalPlace18 kmLipa CityPlace59 kmLemeryPlace60 km
Postal code
5200
Getting to Calapan
San Jose AirportSJI
118 kmNinoy Aquino International AirportMNL
123 kmTugdan AirportTBH
157 kmCalapanBatangas · Passenger Terminal 2
2.5 kmSan Antonio Port TerminalFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Calapan
Places with a climate like Calapan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Calapan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Calapan.
What is the hottest month in Calapan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Calapan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Calapan?
October is the wettest month with about 322 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Calapan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Calapan?
The postal code of Calapan is 5200.