Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines
Sarakan
Sarakan is a locality in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, 372 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time03:52
7.48° N, 124.25° EElevation 372 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month324mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sarakan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 17:2611 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:07Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in March
Coolest month22°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthOctober
324 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
137 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Weather in Sarakan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 96%
Today23 Oct29°22°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct27°22°0.8 mm
Sun25 Oct29°21°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct29°21°15.4 mm
Tue27 Oct28°21°8.3 mm
Wed28 Oct28°21°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°22°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct24°21°11.7 mm
Sun1 Nov28°21°3.5 mm
When to go to Sarakan
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 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 43 | 46 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 164 | 137 | 137 | 170 | 300 | 353 | 336 | 309 | 302 | 324 | 261 | 202 |
| Wet days | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Sarakan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sarakan
Nature around Sarakan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sarakan
Earthquakes around Sarakan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days13magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950281magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record73within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Kalamansig 32 km ↓1976 · 138 km
7.6Kalamansig 63 km ←2010 · 139 km
7.5Olutanga 75 km ↘2010 · 135 km
7.4Lapuyan 5 km ↖1955 · 122 km
Towns and villages around Sarakan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sapadun0.5 kmBugasan Norte1.8 kmCampo Cuatro1.9 kmTabangao2.2 kmMarantao2.6 kmPangantoon2.6 kmKatobo2.6 kmBinikal2.6 kmBayanga2.6 kmCatubo3.1 kmDigacapan3.1 kmLigue3.6 kmSarakan3.8 kmBualan3.9 kmMatanog4 kmTambangao4 kmMakasandag4 kmBugasan4.4 kmLangkong4.6 kmBayanga4.6 kmVillia5 kmBarira5.1 kmRosario5.3 kmVilla Rosario5.4 kmRominimbang5.6 kmTanolang5.6 kmSapi5.6 kmPianabukan5.6 kmPalicu5.6 kmManwang5.6 kmLamin5.6 kmKagarawan5.6 kmGadong5.6 kmCamalig5.6 kmBusugan5.6 kmBobong5.6 kmBangcala5.6 kmDagoan5.7 kmPinantao5.9 kmTalaya6.2 kmLancacen6.5 kmBayanga6.6 kmKatuli6.6 kmTapayan6.6 kmPinamaban6.6 kmPayong6.6 kmNamuken6.6 kmMulaog6.6 kmMalayag6.6 kmInawan-Bucana6.6 kmDiate6.6 kmDalimbang6.6 kmDagurungan6.6 kmAras6.6 kmLiong6.6 kmSugud6.8 kmPinagsanka7.2 kmRacoray7.4 kmLipawan7.5 kmKawingis7.9 kmCalalanuan8.2 kmMilbang8.7 kmQuidamak8.8 kmBagoingod8.8 kmCalalanuan8.9 kmBarongisan9 kmCabugao9.1 kmMadalum9.2 kmMarang9.4 kmKalilangan9.5 kmPinantao9.7 kmRumidas10 kmBusiagan10 kmMaking10 kmLipauan10 kmMacasanao11 kmGamagadong Calawag11 kmLipa11 kmBualan11 kmCuba11 km
Places near Sarakan
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sarakan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sarakan.
What is the hottest month in Sarakan?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Sarakan?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sarakan?
October is the wettest month with about 324 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sarakan?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 29°C.