Eastern Visayas, Philippines
MacArthur
MacArthur is a town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 22,256 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population22,256
Local time06:30
10.83° N, 125.00° EElevation 6 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6509October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month234mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
MacArthur at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 17:2011 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:04Next 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 August
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
430 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
140 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 38 km
Weather in MacArthur
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 83%
Today23 Oct30°27°5.9 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°6.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°8.6 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°26°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°7 mm
Thu29 Oct29°27°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°16.2 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°7.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°26°4 mm
When to go to MacArthur
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 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 48 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 38 | 41 | 46 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 398 | 300 | 226 | 140 | 150 | 189 | 181 | 169 | 181 | 234 | 320 | 430 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in MacArthur
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in MacArthur
Outdoors around MacArthur
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
The Family FarmCamp sites
2.5 kmCABNViewpoints
4 kmNature around MacArthur
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over MacArthur
Earthquakes around MacArthur
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950345magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record63within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 143 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 103 km
6.9Can-avid 23 km →1995 · 149 km
6.8Can-avid 15 km ↘1995 · 136 km
Towns and villages around MacArthur
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tarrogona0.4 kmUbun1.4 kmPicas1.7 kmSungi2.9 kmLiwayway3.2 kmMaya3.3 kmSan Pedro3.5 kmBibo3.6 kmCaguinkingan4.3 kmLiberty4.5 kmPongon4.7 kmCaluslugan4.7 kmBatug4.9 kmBalere4.9 kmDanao5.1 kmBurakan5.1 kmGintuluyan5.4 kmUnion5.6 kmGibuga5.6 kmIbawan5.6 kmPinocawan5.6 kmBuñga5.7 kmRizal5.9 kmDoyog6.2 kmCalsada6.3 kmCasolong-an6.4 kmPalale6.6 kmSan Roque6.7 kmIbawon6.8 kmPiliway7 kmMayorga7.3 kmQui-ong7.3 kmMoroboro7.3 kmLimba7.3 kmGimaranat7.3 kmSalug7.4 kmSanta Cruz7.4 kmBarabud7.4 kmBurabud7.5 kmDanghol7.5 kmBincay7.6 kmLa Paz7.7 kmBito7.8 kmDapdap7.9 kmPericuhon7.9 kmGibuga7.9 kmBungtod7.9 kmJavier8 kmUtud8.1 kmCantigala8.1 kmInayupan8.4 kmBatu8.4 kmPawa8.7 kmAmericahay8.8 kmTalisayan8.8 kmGinbucaran9.1 kmTalisay9.2 kmBinulho9.3 kmTabigue9.4 kmPagsang-an9.4 kmLingatong9.4 kmKiling9.4 kmHilusig9.4 kmHampipila9.4 kmGeneral Luna9.4 kmCombis9.4 kmComatin9.4 kmCauswagan9.4 kmCasuntingan9.4 kmCapudlosan9.4 kmCapili’an9.4 kmCanmarating9.4 kmBuñga9.4 kmBulak9.4 kmBinolho9.4 kmAlangilan9.4 kmAbuyogay9.4 kmMalitbug9.6 kmKapakunan9.6 kmAbuyog9.9 km
MacArthur from above
Around MacArthur14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake BitoNature5.4 kmKuapnit Balinsasayao National ParkNature23 kmLeyteNature11 kmMount PangasuganMountain23 kmCancajanagMountain35 kmMahagnao VolcanoMountain15 kmBuenavistaFerry port12 kmBaybay City MarinaFerry port28 kmAbuyogPlace9.9 kmBurauenPlace19 kmDulagPlace14 kmJavierPlace8.0 kmMayorgaPlace7.3 kmLa PazPlace7.7 km
Postal code
6509
Getting to MacArthur
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTAC
44 kmMactan Cebu International AirportCEB
125 kmSurigao AirportSUG
131 kmBuenavistaFerry port
12 kmBaybay City MarinaCebu Pier 3
28 kmPlaces near MacArthur
Places with a climate like MacArthur
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit MacArthur?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in MacArthur.
What is the hottest month in MacArthur?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in MacArthur?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in MacArthur?
December is the wettest month with about 430 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near MacArthur?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of MacArthur?
The postal code of MacArthur is 6509.