Ilocos, Philippines
Magtaking
Magtaking is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,946. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population5,946
Local time00:53
15.99° N, 120.18° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month217mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Magtaking at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:53 · 17:3511 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:24Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
563 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
8 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby1+
within 6.3 km
Weather in Magtaking
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 87%
Today23 Oct30°26°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct31°25°3.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°25°
Tue27 Oct32°25°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct32°25°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°26°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°25°
When to go to Magtaking
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 | 66 | 61 | 49 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 39 | 45 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 10 | 25 | 66 | 257 | 410 | 563 | 666 | 428 | 217 | 55 | 16 |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Magtaking
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Magtaking
Outdoors around Magtaking
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Driving Range, fencedGolf courses
1.5 kmHigh pointViewpoints
5.6 kmNature around Magtaking
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Magtaking
Earthquakes around Magtaking
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950208magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record79within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Bongabon 6 km ↗1990 · 111 km
7.3Santa Cruz 18 km ←1999 · 53 km
7.0Santo Cristo 2 km →1985 · 85 km
6.9Canaoalan 4 km ↑1987 · 15 km
Towns and villages around Magtaking
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Buenlag0.9 kmGueset1.1 kmKadampat1.4 kmBanakang1.6 kmGusset1.7 kmSamat1.8 kmPolong2.1 kmBolo2.2 kmDulig2.4 kmAsinan2.4 kmGuilig2.5 kmBoñgalon3.1 kmBacaba3.1 kmPantal3.6 kmDomalanoan3.6 kmMagsaysay3.6 kmSocony3.8 kmBalangobong3.9 kmGuesang3.9 kmSalasa3.9 kmLaguit Padilla4.1 kmBacaba Small4.1 kmMalimpuec4.1 kmSan Gonzalo4.2 kmLaguit Centro4.3 kmLabot4.3 kmBalococ4.7 kmSabañgan4.7 kmPisanan4.8 kmBanaga4.9 kmPangapisan5 kmBugallon5 kmBaay5 kmEstanza5.1 kmSocome5.3 kmHacienda5.5 kmSabangan5.9 kmTalogtog6.2 kmUmanday Centro6.3 kmLabrador6.3 kmManiboc6.3 kmMatalaba6.4 kmAlioecoec6.4 kmCabayawasan6.4 kmUmanday Oeste6.4 kmFortic6.4 kmQuibaol6.6 kmLingayen6.6 kmUmanday East6.6 kmAngarian6.7 kmTumbar6.8 kmAlewakwak6.8 kmDumloc7 kmSan Jose7.2 kmNamolan7.3 kmLabrador7.5 kmSan Vicente7.6 kmLawis7.6 kmBuyon7.7 kmBolawen7.7 kmCayanga7.7 kmLibsong7.7 kmMatalava7.8 kmTonton8.2 kmWawa8.2 kmTinculao8.4 kmLomboy8.5 kmNaguelguel8.9 kmBaybay8.9 kmMalindong9 kmCalay9 kmBasing9.1 kmLasip9.2 kmDulag9.2 kmMagtulac9.3 kmNagpalangan9.7 kmSalomague Norte9.8 kmUyong9.8 kmRosario9.9 kmBaybay Lopez10 km
Magtaking from above
Around Magtaking15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Sisay IslandNature15 kmCalpay ShoalsNature15 kmTori-tori IslandNature15 kmCabalitian IslandNature16 kmMaya IslandNature17 kmComas IslandNature19 kmCasa RealMonument6.3 kmCommunity Water Mobility & Emergency HubFerry port18 kmPugaro-Suit Ferry TerminalFerry port18 kmSan Carlos CityPlace19 kmDagupanPlace17 kmBinmaleyPlace11 kmLingayenPlace6.6 kmCalasiaoPlace19 kmSanta BarbaraPlace23 km
Getting to Magtaking
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRK
98 kmSubic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFS
133 kmNinoy Aquino International AirportMNL
187 kmCommunity Water Mobility & Emergency HubFerry port
18 kmPugaro-Suit Ferry TerminalFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Magtaking
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Magtaking?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Magtaking.
What is the hottest month in Magtaking?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Magtaking?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Magtaking?
July is the wettest month with about 563 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Magtaking?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.