Western Visayas, Philippines
Merced
Merced is a locality in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Population–
Local time09:45
11.03° N, 122.81° EElevation 6 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month243mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Best: Jan–Feb · Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Merced at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 17:2811 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:13Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
243 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
64 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby8+
within 45 km
Weather in Merced
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 24 km/h · humidity 87%
Today23 Oct29°25°4.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°22.2 mm
Sun25 Oct28°24°9 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°2 mm
When to go to Merced
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 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 56 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 43 | 49 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 102 | 69 | 64 | 72 | 137 | 187 | 224 | 207 | 206 | 243 | 227 | 176 |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Merced
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Merced
Nature around Merced
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Merced
Earthquakes around Merced
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195071magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record55within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Libertad 2 km ↙1990 · 128 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 143 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 70 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 123 km
Towns and villages around Merced
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Carmelo1.9 kmPantalan1.9 kmMagdalo2.8 kmBanate3.3 kmBelen3.4 kmAlakaygan3.4 kmJuanico3.5 kmBularan3.5 kmNatividad4 kmLibertad4 kmBalen4.1 kmSan Salvador4.4 kmZona Sur4.5 kmSan Miguel4.6 kmDe la Paz4.8 kmTalokgañgan4.9 kmSan Lucas5 kmSanto Domingo5 kmBarotac Viejo5.2 kmNueva Sevilla5.2 kmSan Geronimo5.3 kmSan Florentino5.3 kmSan Antonio5.3 kmRizal5.3 kmLa Fortuna5.3 kmGeneral Luna5.3 kmCaligang5.3 kmCalifornia5.3 kmCalaigang5.3 kmBugnay5.3 kmFuentes5.4 kmSan Juan Crisostomo5.8 kmBalabag5.8 kmBobon5.9 kmZona Norte6.3 kmSan Carlos6.3 kmDungla-an6.9 kmDelapeña7.4 kmSan Francisco7.7 kmSan Antonio7.7 kmUgasan8 kmSanta Rita8.3 kmAnilao8.3 kmSanta Ana9 kmZalabag9.3 kmSan Joaquin9.3 kmPuerto Princesa9.4 kmAnilao9.5 kmPalaypay9.5 kmMostro9.5 kmMedina9.5 kmManganese9.5 kmDangulaan9.5 kmCulub9.5 kmCag-an9.5 kmLamboy9.8 kmCamiros9.9 kmGarrita10 kmSan Juan10 kmBahinga10 kmVista Alegre10 kmRizal11 kmVista Alegre11 kmSan Antonio11 kmKamiros11 kmAgbatuan11 kmMapili11 kmTulatula-an12 kmSantiago12 kmLumbay12 kmCubay12 kmSan Roque12 kmBatuan12 kmBantayon12 kmPotolan12 kmImvesad on13 kmDawatan13 kmCatan-agan13 kmLipac13 kmGutao13 km
Places near Merced
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Merced?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Merced.
What is the hottest month in Merced?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Merced?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Merced?
October is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Merced?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.