Davao Region, Philippines
Samal
Samal is a city in Davao Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 119,701 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population119,701
Local time03:30
7.07° N, 125.71° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code8119October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month153mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Samal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:24 · 17:2011 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:01Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
130 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
130 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Samal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 90%
Today23 Oct31°26°1.3 mm
Sat24 Oct30°27°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct31°25°7.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°3.1 mm
Wed28 Oct31°25°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°2.9 mm
When to go to Samal
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 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 41 | 44 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 196 | 165 | 138 | 153 | 172 | 183 | 130 | 146 | 145 | 153 | 169 | 158 |
| Wet days | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Samal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Samal
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Hampas Lupa Golf Driving RangeGolf courses
2.5 kmDavao Crocodile Park & ZooZoos
3.1 kmDavao Butterfly HouseZoos
3.1 kmDavao Eaglemasters Golf Driving RangeGolf courses
3.6 kmCamp Puting BatoCamp sites
6.5 kmBluebird LookoutViewpoints
9.6 kmCarabao Dive CenterDive site
9.1 kmCoral DiveDive site
9.2 kmSouth Shore DiversDive site
12 kmPinnacle PointDive site
13 kmNature around Samal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Samal
Earthquakes around Samal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days20magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950527magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record66within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Tamisan 61 km ↘1972 · 128 km
7.5Tarragona 22 km ↘2001 · 98 km
7.4Caraga 14 km →2025 · 111 km
7.3Manay 25 km →1992 · 117 km
Tropical storms · Samal
Universities and research institutes
UM Peñaplata CollegeUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Samal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mag-ag1.3 kmBinuni1.3 kmKawang1.3 kmTagdulyao1.7 kmCabadiangan2.2 kmTandawan2.2 kmSupa2.3 kmKinalupang2.3 kmMagamomo2.6 kmDaku2.6 kmKatadman2.8 kmGuilon3.1 kmSan Agustin3.3 kmBucaran3.3 kmLicup3.4 kmTagbitan-ag3.7 kmMambago3.8 kmTagbitan-ag3.9 kmLimao3.9 kmDangcaan4.2 kmTagpupungan4.3 kmBagsak4.4 kmSanto Nino4.6 kmBinuling4.9 kmLig-Tong5 kmSan Jose5 kmTagpupungan5.1 kmMaslub5.1 kmSampao5.2 kmSan Augstin5.3 kmPakiputan5.6 kmCaliclic5.7 kmDel Monte5.9 kmBucaraw5.9 kmTagbay5.9 kmTuril6 kmSan Antonio6.1 kmElib6.3 kmQuinawitnan6.4 kmMalipano7.1 kmFagbobo7.1 kmBabak7.3 kmDel Monte7.9 kmTagbaobo8.2 kmTabang8.5 kmCogon8.6 kmLisub8.7 kmTaoang8.8 kmTambo9.2 kmTigala9.4 kmTagisa9.5 kmDangas9.6 kmPagsungan9.7 kmKamanlangaw10 kmSan Isidro10 kmBasao11 kmTagnasancan11 kmLibuak11 kmDasag11 kmCamudmud11 kmKaputian12 kmDadaotan13 kmMapia13 kmMamud13 kmBaong14 kmLisub14 kmFernandez14 kmSanta Cruz14 kmLigtong15 kmSan Isidro15 km
Samal from above
Around Samal19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Davao RiverNature10 kmMonfort Bat SanctuaryNature10 kmBinuling WaterfallsNature1.8 kmSamal Island, Davao RegionNature4.9 kmMalipano IsletNature8.3 kmArboles IslandNature10 kmTalikudNature16 kmBig Cruz IslandNature13 kmCarabao Dive CenterDive site9.1 kmCoral DiveDive site9.2 kmSouth Shore DiversDive site12 kmKinawitnonFerry port6.5 kmBabakFerry port7.2 kmDavaoPlace11 kmPantukanPlace23 kmUlaPlace25 kmTagumPlace43 kmPanaboPlace26 kmDigosPlace53 km
Postal code
8119
Getting to Samal
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVO
8.9 kmGeneral Santos International AirportGES
132 kmCotabato (Awang) AirportCBO
166 kmKinawitnonSasa
6.5 kmBabakPanacan · Sasa
7.2 kmPlaces near Samal
Places with a climate like Samal
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samal.
What is the hottest month in Samal?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Samal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samal?
July is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Samal?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Samal?
The postal code of Samal is 8119.