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Matag-ob
Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Matag-ob

Matag-ob is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 18,618 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population18,618
Local time00:14
11.15° N, 124.47° EElevation 39 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
The year in Matag-obweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month301mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Matag-ob at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in May

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

275 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

92 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

June

Monuments nearby1+

within 59 km

Weather in Matag-ob

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°25°13.3 mm
Sat24 Oct28°24°14.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°10.7 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°24°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°1 mm

When to go to Matag-ob

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515151464036363638414449
High28°28°29°30°30°29°29°29°29°29°28°28°
Low24°24°24°25°26°26°25°26°25°25°25°25°
Rain (mm)20217712792141228288237324301289275
Wet days282424222527262627292930
Sea27°27°28°29°30°30°30°29°30°29°29°28°

What's on in Matag-ob

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Matag-ob

All monuments

Outdoors around Matag-ob

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

RPB's Farm HouseViewpoints
3.5 km
Bondari PeakViewpoints
4.4 km
Monterico Hot SpringHot springs & thermal baths
5.3 km

Nature around Matag-ob

Nature in Philippines

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Matag-ob

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matag-ob

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 146 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 39 km
6.8Can-avid 15 km ↘1995 · 147 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 105 km

Towns and villages around Matag-ob

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Matag-ob from above

Getting to Matag-ob

Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTAC
61 km
Calbayog AirportCYP
103 km
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEB
107 km
PalomponCebu Pier 1 · Polambato Port, Bogo City, Cebu
14 km
Pantalan Port AreaFerry port
20 km

Places near Matag-ob

Places with a climate like Matag-ob

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matag-ob?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matag-ob.
What is the hottest month in Matag-ob?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Matag-ob?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matag-ob?
December is the wettest month with about 275 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matag-ob?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.