Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines
Jolo
Jolo is a city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 152,067 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population152,067
Local time01:41
6.05° N, 121.00° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code7400October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month155mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Jolo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:42 · 17:4011 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:20Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in May
Coolest month26°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJune
128 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
50 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
May
How Jolo has grown
People living in the built-up area (13 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
-86%446k in 1975 → 63k in 2025Weather in Jolo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct30°25°5.6 mm
Sat24 Oct30°24°4.4 mm
Sun25 Oct31°24°3.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°20.9 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°14.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°14.7 mm
When to go to Jolo
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 | 54 | 55 | 53 | 47 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 49 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 57 | 50 | 53 | 96 | 128 | 134 | 116 | 114 | 155 | 133 | 95 |
| Wet days | 22 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Jolo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Jolo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Jolo
Earthquakes around Jolo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Luuk 77 km ↓1999 · 127 km
5.7Pangutaran 86 km ←2015 · 129 km
5.2Luuk 80 km ↓1999 · 126 km
5.2Pangutaran 40 km ←1993 · 87 km
Tsunamis · Jolo
Universities and research institutes
Mindanao State University-SuluUniversity or college · founded 1974
Towns and villages around Jolo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tubig Alat0.3 kmTakut-Takut0.3 kmSan Raymundo0.3 kmAsturias0.3 kmAnuling1.9 kmBata-Bata Buanza2.1 kmMaubo2.5 kmKajatian2.6 kmTandiung2.7 kmGandabuli2.9 kmBu-Datu3.2 kmSindang3.5 kmTandu-dagmay3.6 kmLiang3.9 kmLati4 kmTagbak4.1 kmMatanda4.2 kmPotat4.3 kmTandu Bagua4.5 kmMangalis4.7 kmPayahan5.1 kmPatikulhingad5.2 kmBaunu-Timbangan5.3 kmBuansa5.4 kmTalaclac5.4 kmPanding5.4 kmTugas5.6 kmDuyuan6.1 kmBato Bato6.5 kmBunat6.6 kmMaligay6.7 kmAdjied6.7 kmNagay7 kmMarungas7.2 kmMangas7.2 kmBangkal7.3 kmTandu’ Payukan7.3 kmParang Uba7.3 kmKan Agi7.3 kmGi’tung7.3 kmDarayan7.3 kmBakong7.7 kmPalan7.8 kmSanda7.8 kmLambaking7.8 kmSionogan7.9 kmCandea7.9 kmKadday-Mampallan8.2 kmKabbon-Takas8.4 kmIndanan8.6 kmPantao8.6 kmDanag8.7 kmWani Tungkal8.8 kmPagasinan9.3 kmSungkal9.4 kmSungal9.6 kmTimahu9.7 kmKaunayan9.7 kmLangto9.7 kmSawaki’9.7 kmBatu Batu9.7 kmKoppong9.9 kmKublihan10 kmMatatal10 kmTandu Patung10 kmYate-Tungga10 kmAgahun10 kmKatian10 kmLangpas10 kmBandang11 kmTiis Kutong11 kmPanabuan11 kmKapandak11 kmGulangan11 kmIgasan11 kmTubig-Langkal11 kmJati Baud11 kmSamak11 kmKunalum11 kmLungagas11 km
Jolo from above
Around Jolo17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake SeitNature24 kmMount Dajo National ParkNature14 kmBuansa ShoalNature5.8 kmMarungas IslandNature7.9 kmPangasinan IslandNature9.1 kmJoloNature16 kmHegad IslandNature13 kmTawi-Tawi Island, JoloNature13 kmMount DajoMountain7.4 kmJolo Ferry TerminalFerry port0.5 kmJoloFerry port0.6 kmTalipaoPlace15 kmIndananPlace8.6 kmPatikulPlace12 kmMaimbungPlace13 kmParangPlace19 kmPanamaoPlace25 km
Postal code
7400
Getting to Jolo
Jolo AirportJOL
1 kmZamboanga International AirportZAM
152 kmSanga Sanga AirportTWT
179 kmJolo Ferry TerminalFerry port
0.5 kmJoloZamboanga
0.6 kmPlaces near Jolo
Places with a climate like Jolo
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jolo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jolo.
What is the hottest month in Jolo?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Jolo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jolo?
June is the wettest month with about 128 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Jolo?
The sea is warmest in May at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Jolo?
The postal code of Jolo is 7400.