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Cantilan
Caraga, Philippines

Cantilan

Cantilan is a town in Caraga, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 34,233 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now29°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population34,233
Local time10:57
9.33° N, 125.98° EElevation 7 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code8317
The year in Cantilanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month224mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cantilan at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

614 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

130 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

June

Weather in Cantilan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct29°26°8.4 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°16 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°2 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°5 mm
Wed28 Oct31°25°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°23°3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°9.3 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°5.8 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°2.5 mm

When to go to Cantilan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525455534539363637414549
High26°26°27°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°27°
Low24°24°24°25°25°26°26°26°26°25°25°24°
Rain (mm)909579389211168176177130155224414614
Wet days302726252729302928302931
Sea28°28°28°29°29°30°30°30°30°29°29°28°

What's on in Cantilan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Cantilan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Huyamao Island White Beach and CampsiteCamp sites
5.1 km
LVS GlampingCamp sites
5.2 km

Nature around Cantilan

Nature in Philippines

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Cantilan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cantilan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Tagbina 28 km →2023 · 102 km
7.6Tagbina 63 km →1989 · 138 km
7.3General Luna 104 km →1952 · 129 km
7.0Cagwait 20 km →1991 · 76 km

Tropical storms · Cantilan

Tropical storm archive

Universities and research institutes

North Eastern Mindanao State University-CantilanUniversity or college · founded 2000
Saint Michael College-CantilanUniversity or college

Towns and villages around Cantilan

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Cantilan from above

Postal code

8317

Getting to Cantilan

Bancasi AirportBXU
69 km
Surigao AirportSUG
72 km
Camiguin AirportCGM
140 km
ConsueloGeneral Island
5.3 km
CaglayagGeneral Island
8 km

Places near Cantilan

Places with a climate like Cantilan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cantilan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cantilan.
What is the hottest month in Cantilan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Cantilan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cantilan?
December is the wettest month with about 614 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cantilan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Cantilan?
The postal code of Cantilan is 8317.