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Soccsksargen, Philippines

Palkan

Palkan is a village in Soccsksargen, Philippines, 593 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,591. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population3,591
Local time10:59
6.30° N, 125.03° EElevation 593 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
The year in Palkanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month115mm
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Palkan at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in April

Coolest month20°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

144 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

54 mm of rain

Weather in Palkan

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°21°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct30°21°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct28°21°5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°21°10.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°20°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°20°2 mm
Fri30 Oct26°21°14.7 mm
Sat31 Oct25°21°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov27°20°2 mm
Mon2 Nov26°20°3 mm

When to go to Palkan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score515149464241434444434649
High27°27°28°29°28°27°27°27°27°27°27°27°
Low20°20°20°21°21°21°20°20°20°20°20°20°
Rain (mm)83625464961441321181181159272
Wet days201515172124232219232018

What's on in Palkan

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

Outdoors around Palkan

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

Things to do
El Oma Lufo Camping ResortCamp sites
1.3 km
Keumang Base CampCamp sites
3.3 km
Dole Kalsangi Golf ClubGolf courses
3.4 km
Magsangyaw Eco-ParkViewpoints
4.6 km

Nature around Palkan

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 Palkan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Palkan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Kalamansig 32 km ↓1976 · 112 km
7.8Maasim 29 km ↓2026 · 78 km
7.5Maitum 28 km ←2002 · 91 km
7.5Sarangani 46 km ↙1984 · 126 km

Towns and villages around Palkan

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

Palkan from above

Getting to Palkan

General Santos International AirportGES
28 km
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVO
115 km
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBO
133 km
Balut Island PortFerry port
26 km
General SantosBalut Island · Davao · Parola Wharf
27 km

Places near Palkan

Places with a climate like Palkan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Palkan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palkan.
What is the hottest month in Palkan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Palkan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palkan?
June is the wettest month with about 144 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.