Calabarzon, Philippines
Candelaria
Candelaria is a city in Calabarzon, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 137,933 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population137,933
Local time00:38
13.93° N, 121.42° EElevation 72 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4323October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month274mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Candelaria at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 17:3211 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
274 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
38 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby2+
within 12 km
Weather in Candelaria
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct29°24°0.6 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°
Sun25 Oct31°24°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°3.1 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°24°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°4 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°2.9 mm
When to go to Candelaria
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 | 59 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 41 | 49 | 56 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 63 | 38 | 45 | 64 | 126 | 190 | 245 | 200 | 232 | 274 | 239 | 174 |
| Wet days | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Candelaria
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Candelaria
Outdoors around Candelaria
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kinabuhayan CampsiteCamp sites
1.9 kmMontelibano's HouseMountain huts · 828 m
2.4 kmJones PeakViewpoints · 1,463 m
3.2 kmCrater CampsiteCamp sites · 1,402 m
3.2 kmNortheast ViewpointViewpoints · 1,470 m
3.4 kmNature around Candelaria
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Candelaria
Earthquakes around Candelaria
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days7magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950241magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record82within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Paluan 21 km ←1972 · 137 km
7.1Puerto Galera 13 km →1994 · 59 km
7.0Panukulan 33 km ↗1970 · 150 km
6.7Hukay 16 km ↓2021 · 79 km
Tropical storms · Candelaria
C3Typhoon Molave (2020)91 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Kammuri (2019)93 km · 167 km/hC5Typhoon Nock-Ten (2016)48 km · 157 km/hC4Typhoon Melor (2015)74 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Nangka (2009)74 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Durian (2006)54 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm of 17 July 2002 (2002)67 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Deanna (1995)44 km · 74 km/hC2Typhoon Lewis (1993)47 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Nina (1987)83 km · 204 km/hC5Typhoon Betty (1987)76 km · 213 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)96 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Hazen (1981)59 km · 102 km/h
Towns and villages around Candelaria
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Poblacion0.4 kmMasim Norte1.5 kmPahinga Norte1.5 kmMalabanban Sur1.7 kmMalabanban Norte1.8 kmMasalukot Uno2.7 kmMangilag Sur2.8 kmMasin Sur3.1 kmPahinga Sur3.6 kmSanta Catalina Norte3.7 kmSan Andres3.8 kmMangilag Norte3.9 kmBukal Norte4 kmBukal Sur4.1 kmConcepcion Ibaba4.2 kmMayabobo4.2 kmMasalukot Dos4.4 kmBuenavista East4.5 kmTaguan4.8 kmFernando4.8 kmBuenavista West5.1 kmKinatihan Uno5.2 kmLagalag5.6 kmConcepcion Palasan6 kmMasalukot Tres6.3 kmSanta Catalina Sur6.4 kmKinatihan Dos6.5 kmTagbakin6.6 kmSan Juan7.1 kmLagnas7.2 kmMontecillo7.2 kmCabatang7.3 kmPaiisa7.5 kmMasalukot Cinco7.5 kmMasalukot Quatro7.6 kmTalisay7.7 kmSanto Cristo7.7 kmLotokan7.8 kmCabay8.2 kmSan Francisco8.3 kmSan Isidro8.4 kmMangahan8.5 kmPalagaran8.6 kmBehia8.6 kmPook8.6 kmCabay8.6 kmAnastacia8.8 kmDel Rosario8.9 kmSan Mateo8.9 kmLusacan8.9 kmManuel Del Valle Senior9.2 kmDagatan9.3 kmSan Isidro9.5 kmBungo9.5 kmMangalang9.7 kmCallejon9.7 kmBungoy9.7 kmTumbaga9.7 kmSanta Catalina Norte9.8 kmPutol9.8 kmPinagdanglayan9.9 kmKiling10 kmBignay Uno10 kmJanagdong10 kmSan Jose10 kmDolores10 kmBulakin10 kmSampaloc10 kmSan Agustin10 kmPulo10 kmBulakin10 kmBulakin11 kmBalat Atis11 kmCalihan11 kmGibañga11 kmBalubal11 kmAntipolo11 kmDeti11 kmBukal11 kmCanda11 km
Candelaria from above
Around Candelaria20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected LandscapeNature15 kmLake TikubNature13 kmMount BanahawMountain16 kmSan CristobalMountain15 kmSan Pablo Volcanic FieldMountain25 kmMount MakilingMountain33 kmMount MayaboboMountain6.5 kmGala–Rodriguez HouseMonument11 kmDon Catalino Rodriguez Ancestral HouseMonument12 kmCandelariaStation0.6 kmTiaongStation12 kmSan PabloStation19 kmLucenaFerry port22 kmSubukinFerry port23 kmLucenaPlace21 kmSariayaPlace12 kmSan PabloPlace19 kmSan JuanPlace11 kmTiaongPlace12 kmNagcarlanPlace23 km
Postal code
4323
Getting to Candelaria
Ninoy Aquino International AirportMNL
78 kmSubic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFS
157 kmClark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRK
168 kmCandelariaRailway station
0.6 kmTiaongRailway station
12 kmSan PabloRailway station
19 kmLucenaBalanacan Port · Banton · Masbate · San Agustin
22 kmSubukinFerry port
23 kmPlaces near Candelaria
Places with a climate like Candelaria
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Candelaria?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Candelaria.
What is the hottest month in Candelaria?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Candelaria?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Candelaria?
October is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Candelaria?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Candelaria?
The postal code of Candelaria is 4323.