Ilocos, Philippines
Mapan
Mapan is a locality in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now29°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population–
Local time10:58
17.73° N, 120.47° EElevation 26 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month204mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 17:3111 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:40Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
850 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby5+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Mapan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 75%
Today25 Oct29°23°5.8 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct32°25°
Thu29 Oct31°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°2 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov29°24°5.8 mm
Tue3 Nov30°24°
When to go to Mapan
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 | 65 | 71 | 70 | 67 | 41 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 6 | 12 | 42 | 300 | 403 | 640 | 850 | 575 | 204 | 56 | 7 |
| Wet days | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Mapan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mapan
Nature around Mapan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mapan
Earthquakes around Mapan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days7magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950178magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record38within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 44 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 20 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 148 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 69 km
Towns and villages around Mapan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Imayos Sur0.4 kmMaruya Oeste0.5 kmNagsuputan0.9 kmImayos Norte1.2 kmSan Juan1.3 kmDarao1.6 kmBaliw1.6 kmCatib1.7 kmMalammin1.9 kmNagsabaran Norte1.9 kmCaronoan1.9 kmBacsil2.1 kmCaloang2.5 kmMaruya Este2.5 kmCaraisan2.5 kmTarutud2.5 kmLiccaong2.9 kmAsilang3 kmLapting3 kmGuimod3 kmCabanglotan3.1 kmSabangan Buaya3.2 kmPimmayon3.2 kmBarbarit3.3 kmBarbar Sur3.3 kmMacatcatad3.4 kmGuimud Norte3.5 kmQuimmarayan3.7 kmLabnig3.7 kmPuroc3.8 kmSungiam3.8 kmNagsingcaoan3.9 kmCamindoroan3.9 kmTandiam4 kmSaoang4 kmBacsil4.1 kmApaya4.1 kmRafaro4.2 kmLubong4.2 kmLipit4.5 kmCacandongan4.5 kmSisim4.7 kmSagayaden4.7 kmSolotsolot4.8 kmGuisit4.8 kmAsilang4.9 kmMaasasin5 kmSulbec5.1 kmRefaro5.1 kmGimutsyr5.2 kmSan Isidro5.3 kmArnap5.4 kmCarusipan5.5 kmDaramuangan5.6 kmPotolic5.6 kmBotabot5.7 kmLatao6 kmSurngit6 kmMaratudo6 kmPila6 kmPagsanaan6 kmSan Quintin6 kmOrtoc6.2 kmBacar6.2 kmDarnarat6.2 kmNagyebngar6.3 kmSanta Monica6.4 kmMiramar6.4 kmDardarat6.6 kmPelid6.6 kmSagayaden6.7 kmCabugao6.7 kmSabangan6.8 kmPatong6.9 kmCatuodaan7 kmMagsingal7 kmCalaguip7 kmNapo7 kmGapang7 kmArinaya7.3 km
Places near Mapan
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapan.
What is the hottest month in Mapan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapan?
August is the wettest month with about 850 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mapan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.