Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Catbalogan
Catbalogan is a city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 107,896 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population107,896
Local time03:47
11.78° N, 124.89° EElevation 12 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6700October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month304mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Catbalogan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 17:1911 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 15:45Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
352 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
121 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
How Catbalogan has grown
People living in the built-up area (19 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+220%19k in 1975 → 62k in 2025Weather in Catbalogan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 96%
Today24 Oct27°24°11.9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°13.3 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°7.2 mm
Tue27 Oct32°24°
Wed28 Oct31°24°5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°23°1 mm
Mon2 Nov29°24°3 mm
When to go to Catbalogan
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 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 46 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 49 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 270 | 208 | 158 | 121 | 159 | 214 | 267 | 201 | 275 | 304 | 353 | 352 |
| Wet days | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Catbalogan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Catbalogan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Catbalogan
Earthquakes around Catbalogan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950347magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record63within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Can-avid 16 km ↗1995 · 82 km
7.2Arteche 71 km ↗1975 · 147 km
7.1Palapag 9 km ↗1996 · 98 km
7.1Mapanas 17 km ↑1995 · 105 km
Tropical storms · Catbalogan
C1Typhoon Bualoi (2025)38 km · 100 km/hC3Typhoon Phanfone (2019)42 km · 167 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)73 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Haiyan (2013)87 km · 306 km/hTSTropical Storm Nangka (2009)67 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Utor (2006)77 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Roke (2005)87 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Nepartak (2003)47 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Koni (2003)77 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Rumbia (2000)71 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Frankie (1999)63 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Faith (1998)45 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Ann (1996)44 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Axel (1994)83 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon Kyle (1993)99 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Thelma (1991)31 km · 74 km/hC3Typhoon Dot (1989)64 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Skip (1988)52 km · 194 km/hC3Typhoon Phyllis (1987)13 km · 185 km/hC5Typhoon Betty (1987)96 km · 250 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)68 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)78 km · 83 km/hC2Typhoon Lee (1981)92 km · 157 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Samar State UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1912
Samar Colleges, Inc.University or college · founded 1949
Towns and villages around Catbalogan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mercedes1.3 kmSan Andres1.8 kmNasonogan1.8 kmGuinsorongan1.9 kmBono-anan2.6 kmBangon3.1 kmErenas4 kmPayao4.4 kmDarajuay4.7 kmPangdan4.8 kmPupua5 kmCadayao5.2 kmJia-an5.7 kmEstaka5.9 kmBuri6.1 kmSilanga6.7 kmLibas6.8 kmMalobago7 kmMagcabitan7 kmDogongan7 kmCasapa7 kmBogho7 kmJiabong7.3 kmCabugawan7.6 kmMajaba8.4 kmAlbalate8.5 kmBayug8.6 kmBasiao9.6 kmLologayan9.9 kmBongliw10 kmOyandic10 kmOld Mahayag10 kmCamoroboan10 kmIbarra10 kmTinaogan10 kmPitogo11 kmBioso11 kmGabong11 kmMarabut11 kmTubigan11 kmNew Mahayag11 kmSogod12 kmTizon12 kmSan Isidro12 kmGa-ang12 kmMotiong12 kmMalino12 kmSinampigan12 kmHinicaan12 kmSan Vicente12 kmLaaobac12 kmBalocawenay13 kmMajacob13 kmLomantang13 kmPalencia13 kmBurahud13 kmMorshut Canslao13 kmPalanes14 kmCalero14 kmHernandez14 kmArteche14 kmRizal14 kmMangcares14 kmSan Carlos14 kmCaiyog14 kmMuabual14 kmCabugao15 kmPoro15 kmWright15 kmCamandale15 kmCalantawan15 km
Catbalogan from above
Around Catbalogan15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Langun-Gobingob CaveNature24 kmBasiao IslandNature10 kmMajaba Island, Eastern VisayasNature7.8 kmLittle Darajuay IslandNature3.5 kmMalatugawi IslandNature3.8 kmGuyam Island, Eastern VisayasNature9.8 kmQuinutay ReefNature1.0 kmCatbalogan Inter-island Passenger TerminalFerry port0.8 kmCatbalogan PortFerry port0.9 kmVillarealPlace24 kmZumarragaPlace16 kmDaramPlace19 kmTarangnanPlace21 kmCalbigaPlace22 kmJiabongPlace7.3 km
Postal code
6700
Getting to Catbalogan
Calbayog AirportCYP
50 kmDaniel Z. Romualdez AirportTAC
63 kmCatarman National AirportCRM
85 kmCatbalogan Inter-island Passenger TerminalSan Isidro Pier
0.8 kmCatbalogan PortCebu Pier 3
0.9 kmPlaces near Catbalogan
Places with a climate like Catbalogan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Catbalogan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Catbalogan.
What is the hottest month in Catbalogan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Catbalogan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Catbalogan?
December is the wettest month with about 352 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Catbalogan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Catbalogan?
The postal code of Catbalogan is 6700.