Central Luzon, Philippines
Olongapo
Olongapo is a city in Central Luzon, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 264,903 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population264,903
Local time05:17
14.83° N, 120.28° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2200October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month201mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Olongapo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:52 · 17:3511 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:02Next 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 month25°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
582 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby2+
within 87 km
How Olongapo has grown
People living in the built-up area (31 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+14%159k in 1975 → 181k in 2025Weather in Olongapo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 86%
Today24 Oct29°26°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°
Mon26 Oct30°25°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°3.4 mm
Wed28 Oct31°25°1 mm
Thu29 Oct32°26°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°25°
Sat31 Oct30°24°9.2 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov28°25°4.4 mm
When to go to Olongapo
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 | 62 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 44 | 51 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 226 | 448 | 582 | 700 | 484 | 201 | 62 | 16 |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 21 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Olongapo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Olongapo
31 km
Capones Island lighthouseBuilt 1890
87 km
Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San AndresMuseum15 km
President Ramon Magsaysay HouseMore museums: Subic Bay Arts Center · Subic Bay Historical Center
Outdoors around Olongapo
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Blue Turtle CoveCamp sites
0.5 kmUlo ng Apo Mountaineering ClubClimbing
0.5 kmUpper MAU CampCamp sites
1.6 kmZoobic SafariZoos
2.5 kmTatlong Krus ng Bundok BalimpuyoViewpoints
3.3 kmJPELAEZ-CLUBViewpoints
3.3 kmDA'KUDOS Beach ResortDive site
4 kmNature around Olongapo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Olongapo
Earthquakes around Olongapo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950259magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record71within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Bongabon 6 km ↗1990 · 134 km
7.3Santa Cruz 18 km ←1999 · 119 km
7.0Santo Cristo 2 km →1985 · 67 km
6.9Canaoalan 4 km ↑1987 · 138 km
Tropical storms · Olongapo
C5Typhoon Noru (2022)85 km · 167 km/hC5Typhoon Goni (2020)64 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Melor (2015)91 km · 93 km/hC3Typhoon Nari (2013)78 km · 167 km/hC2Typhoon Ketsana (2009)97 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Nangka (2009)97 km · 74 km/hC2Typhoon Lewis (1993)63 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Zeke (1991)87 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Dan (1989)71 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Cary (1987)89 km · 93 km/hC5Typhoon Dot (1985)100 km · 157 km/hC2Typhoon Faye (1982)63 km · 157 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Columban CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1961
Gordon CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1999
The Manila Times College of SubicUniversity or college · founded 2008
Central Luzon College of Science and Technology-Olongapo CityUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Olongapo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bahac-bahac0.5 kmKababae2.4 kmHingin2.9 kmSanta Rita3.1 kmBarretto3.4 kmMatainhulo4.3 kmSubic Bay Freeport Zone4.5 kmHulong Matain4.8 kmMatain4.8 kmSan Isidro5 kmNagsalo5.4 kmSawat5.6 kmCalapacuan5.7 kmNaugsol6 kmSamatan6.9 kmTamayoc7 kmCalapandayan7.1 kmSubic7.8 kmLalayan7.9 kmAgusuhin8 kmAshinan8.1 kmMangambaca8.1 kmCabangaan8.2 kmNibañgon8.6 kmQuinabucsan9.5 kmCabitaogan9.6 kmCawag9.7 kmMalingao11 kmMahumiling11 kmAniñguay11 kmSakatihan12 kmBalaybay13 kmNamapagan13 kmPamatawan13 kmDel Pilar13 kmTondo15 kmCastillejos15 km
Olongapo from above
Around Olongapo23 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bataan National ParkNature22 kmMapanuepe LakeNature17 kmAmbon-Ambon FallsNature22 kmGrande IslandNature8.8 kmPequeña IslandNature6.1 kmChiquita IslandNature9.5 kmMayanga IslandNature5.1 kmCaiman ShoalNature2.5 kmPinatuboMountain34 kmPantigan PeakMountain39 kmMount NatibMountain18 kmBataan PeakMountain18 kmCinco PicosMountain14 kmMount SamatMountain35 kmDA'KUDOS Beach ResortDive site4.0 kmSubic Bay Yacht ClubFerry port0.9 kmAbucay Fish PortFerry port30 kmDinalupihanPlace19 kmSubicPlace7.8 kmHermosaPlace24 kmCastillejosPlace15 kmSan AntonioPlace25 kmSan MarcelinoPlace21 km
Postal code
2200
Getting to Olongapo
Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFS
4 kmClark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRK
50 kmNinoy Aquino International AirportMNL
87 kmSubic Bay Yacht ClubFerry port
0.9 kmAbucay Fish PortFerry port
30 kmPlaces near Olongapo
Places with a climate like Olongapo
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Olongapo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Olongapo.
What is the hottest month in Olongapo?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Olongapo?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Olongapo?
July is the wettest month with about 582 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Olongapo?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Olongapo?
The postal code of Olongapo is 2200.