Bicol Region, Philippines
Mactan
Mactan is a locality in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time04:40
12.13° N, 123.78° EElevation 47 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month238mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mactan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:2411 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:09Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
238 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
64 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Mactan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 17 km/h · humidity 89%
Today23 Oct30°25°10.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°16.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°15.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°2.3 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°6.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°8.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°8.3 mm
Fri30 Oct30°26°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°3 mm
Sun1 Nov29°26°2.5 mm
When to go to Mactan
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 | 57 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 54 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 172 | 110 | 88 | 64 | 125 | 165 | 233 | 198 | 226 | 238 | 274 | 264 |
| Wet days | 25 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Mactan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Mactan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mactan
Earthquakes around Mactan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950119magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record64within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 114 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 39 km
6.6Bobon 14 km ↓1988 · 87 km
6.6Placer 8 km ↗1970 · 28 km
Towns and villages around Mactan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Arado1.8 kmPulot2.6 kmTinagum2.9 kmCanuog-nuog4.2 kmNabuyanan4.8 kmKandamal5.1 kmBuenavista5.3 kmBuracan5.4 kmPanicijan5.4 kmPalobandera5.7 kmMalarang6.3 kmMalalin6.3 kmMongajay6.4 kmPinangapugan6.7 kmSimawa6.7 kmPinangapogan6.8 kmMongajay7.2 kmBacagan7.3 kmCococ7.3 kmBalucauc7.6 kmBalantay7.6 kmLumbia7.6 kmPanisijan8.2 kmDungon8.2 kmTaberna8.5 kmBanga9 kmBuenaflor9.2 kmKabanoyoan9.2 kmCalabad9.2 kmBadling9.6 kmMiabas9.6 kmDapdap9.8 kmBusngalan10 kmBalucawi10 kmBusay10 kmSalvacion11 kmRizal11 kmMiabas11 kmMaanahao11 kmIntosan11 kmCrossing11 kmBontolan11 kmArado11 kmAntipolo11 kmUson11 kmDimasalang11 kmSan Antonio11 kmBanajao11 kmSegundo11 kmLipata11 kmCalpi11 kmIntusan11 kmDogosongan11 kmSurosulangan11 kmMalibas11 kmGaed12 kmUson Uson12 kmSawang12 kmSuba12 kmAguada12 kmBacagan12 kmMinusuan12 kmSalvacion12 kmMiaga13 kmKaipitan13 kmSanta Cruz13 kmMorocborcan13 kmLiong13 kmMatagbac13 kmDalape13 kmPaniqui13 kmBantigue13 kmMarcella13 kmAntonino13 kmManticaan14 kmTitip14 kmBontod14 kmCadulan14 kmNapocnod14 kmArmenia15 km
Places near Mactan
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mactan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mactan.
What is the hottest month in Mactan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Mactan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mactan?
October is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mactan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 26°C.