Central Visayas, Philippines
Carcar
Carcar is a city in Central Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 140,308 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Population140,308
Local time02:32
10.11° N, 123.64° EElevation 21 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6019October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month198mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Best: Jan–Feb · Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Carcar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 17:2611 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 15:50Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
198 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
81 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 0.2 km
Weather in Carcar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 81%
Today24 Oct29°27°12.9 mm
Sun25 Oct28°27°4.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°27°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct30°28°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°27°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°28°7.8 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct28°27°10.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°27°5.9 mm
When to go to Carcar
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 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 54 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 44 | 49 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 139 | 100 | 87 | 81 | 121 | 157 | 160 | 136 | 147 | 198 | 193 | 172 |
| Wet days | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Carcar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Carcar
More museums: Carcar Museum and former Dispensary
Outdoors around Carcar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Tan-awan ViewpointViewpoints
1.6 kmCamp BatoCamp sites
2 kmBacalla CampsiteCamp sites
4.9 kmAnislag BoundaryViewpoints
9 kmNature around Carcar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Carcar
Earthquakes around Carcar
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950104magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record59within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 58 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 128 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 133 km
6.8Anda 13 km →1990 · 122 km
Tropical storms · Carcar
C4Typhoon Kalmaegi (2025)82 km · 130 km/hC5Typhoon Rai (2021)61 km · 222 km/hTSTropical Storm Jangmi (2014)21 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2004)93 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Kajiki (2001)82 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Lingling (2001)77 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)90 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Zack (1995)99 km · 148 km/hC1Typhoon Owen (1994)58 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Nell (1993)75 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Mike (1990)66 km · 194 km/hC2Typhoon Norris (1986)98 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Marge (1986)31 km · 111 km/hC4Typhoon Ike (1984)62 km · 176 km/hC3Typhoon Nelson (1982)68 km · 157 km/h
Towns and villages around Carcar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Poblacion I0.7 kmPoblacion III0.9 kmCalidngan1 kmKambuntan1 kmBarraca1.3 kmPoblacion II1.3 kmVilladolid1.4 kmGuinauayan1.6 kmLiburon2.3 kmCan‑asujan3.2 kmBolinawan3.4 kmGuadalupe3.8 kmPerrelos3.9 kmTuyom4.1 kmValencia4.5 kmOcana4.8 kmNapo5.3 kmTapal5.3 kmGreenhills6.2 kmTiguib6.3 kmSangat6.3 kmLantawan6.4 kmKogon6.8 kmMantalongon6.9 kmMangyan7 kmAbugon7 kmTubod7.3 kmCandaguit7.4 kmBanakay7.4 kmBalud7.6 kmGuimbangkuan7.6 kmCalidngan7.7 kmSayao7.7 kmMayana7.7 kmSaksak7.7 kmBugtong Kawayan7.8 kmDyokon8 kmLiburon8 kmBasak8 kmTonggo8.2 kmToyokon8.2 kmPalingpaling8.2 kmTal-ot8.4 kmSabang8.6 kmPanadtaran8.7 kmZaragosa8.8 kmKandiis8.9 kmPoblacion South8.9 kmBuenavista9 kmLuna9.1 kmDubdub9.1 kmDakit9.1 kmTaloot9.2 kmLungon9.3 kmKapangian9.4 kmBanlot9.4 kmTinubdan9.5 kmTabionan9.6 kmSan Fernando9.7 kmPatente9.8 kmNagarko9.8 kmMahayahay9.8 kmGuimbancoan9.9 kmLamacan9.9 kmBiaong9.9 kmPoblacion North10 kmKangdampas10 kmCabcaban10 kmPoblacion10 kmTabuan10 kmBagacay10 kmTaklob10 kmLamakan10 kmEsperanza10 kmRosario10 kmSibonga10 kmLuhod10 kmOngca10 kmSacsac10 kmCalapayan10 km
Carcar from above
Around Carcar16 places to see, do and reach nearby
Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National ParkNature5.4 kmMantayupan FallsNature13 kmBolinawan IsletNature3.2 kmTajao ReefNature20 kmBogo ShoalNature21 kmOsmeña PeakMountain38 kmMount LantoyMountain17 kmMercado MansionMonument0.2 kmTaloot, ArgaoFerry port17 kmTangilFerry port22 kmMinglanillaPlace23 kmNagaPlace17 kmSan FernandoPlace9.7 kmBariliPlace14 kmDumanjugPlace23 kmSibongaPlace10 km
Postal code
6019
Getting to Carcar
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEB
44 kmBohol-Panglao International AirportTAG
61 kmSibulan AirportDGT
94 kmTaloot, ArgaoLoon · Tagbilaran
17 kmTangilBasak Port
22 kmPlaces near Carcar
Places with a climate like Carcar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Carcar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carcar.
What is the hottest month in Carcar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Carcar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carcar?
October is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Carcar?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Carcar?
The postal code of Carcar is 6019.