Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines
Taraka
Taraka is a town in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, 707 m above sea level. It has a population of about 29,558 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population29,558
Local time23:01
7.89° N, 124.35° EElevation 707 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 21°
Rain this month265mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Taraka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 17:2511 h 54 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 15:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in April
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
265 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
98 mm of rain
Weather in Taraka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 83%
Today23 Oct27°24°1.2 mm
Sat24 Oct26°23°1 mm
Sun25 Oct27°23°10.5 mm
Mon26 Oct27°22°10 mm
Tue27 Oct27°22°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°23°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct26°23°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct24°22°22.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°23°19.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°22°7.4 mm
When to go to Taraka
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 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 47 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 51 | 54 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 137 | 99 | 98 | 115 | 242 | 350 | 338 | 305 | 335 | 265 | 193 | 152 |
| Wet days | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
What's on in Taraka
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Taraka
Nature around Taraka
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Taraka
Earthquakes around Taraka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days10magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950189magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record77within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.4Lapuyan 5 km ↖1955 · 134 km
7.3Tabid 5 km ↖1984 · 71 km
6.9Lebak 42 km ←2003 · 144 km
6.9Tabina 18 km ↘1978 · 113 km
Towns and villages around Taraka
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Buriongan0.4 kmPetakas0.6 kmDimagon0.6 kmBindolonan0.6 kmMalangon0.6 kmLuksadatu0.8 kmLumasa1.1 kmBacolod1.4 kmBuaja Tupa1.5 kmPindulonan1.5 kmTalub1.6 kmPitakus1.6 kmMuriatao-Lukosadato1.6 kmLokosadatu1.6 kmLalabuan1.6 kmBucalan1.6 kmTringan1.6 kmSambulawan1.8 kmTamparan1.9 kmPutad2 kmBuadia-Rorao2 kmMajar2 kmPagayawan2.1 kmRumayas2.2 kmTaraka2.2 kmMaydaya2.2 kmTatayawan2.3 kmBulao2.3 kmButod2.4 kmSapuangan2.6 kmMaribo2.8 kmLinuk2.9 kmPagayawan3.1 kmDilauano3.2 kmBalintao3.2 kmDilabayan3.2 kmLumbak3.3 kmMalangan3.3 kmIngud3.3 kmCadinguiban3.4 kmTagowan3.5 kmMuriatao-Balindong3.5 kmBuadi-Angcalo3.5 kmTalu-an3.6 kmMulundo3.6 kmLinok3.6 kmMiyondas3.8 kmBararay3.8 kmSalaman3.8 kmLulong3.9 kmDilausan3.9 kmLumba-a-Bayabao4 kmPutud4.1 kmGadongan4.2 kmWao4.2 kmLumbak4.2 kmLalangitan4.2 kmBorokot4.2 kmBantayao4.2 kmDalumabi4.2 kmNurunaguim4.3 kmDialongana4.4 kmBacayawan4.4 kmDarimbang4.4 kmMaradam4.5 kmDeseen4.5 kmBudibayoc4.5 kmGata4.6 kmMibayao4.6 kmMo-ut4.6 kmCadayonan4.6 kmBusikong4.7 kmLatangitang4.8 kmGalawan5.1 kmMaguing5.2 kmRugan5.4 kmPunud5.4 kmBuaden-Suba5.4 kmBansayan5.5 kmDilausan5.5 km
Taraka from above
Around Taraka20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake LanaoNature10 kmSacred Mountain National ParkNature16 kmLake Butig National ParkNature18 kmPantuwaraya Lake National ParkNature18 kmNusa Island, TugayaNature15 kmBalutmasla IslandNature22 kmBalutmaito IslandNature20 kmSalungan Island, BalindongNature14 kmMount RagangMountain28 kmLatukanMountain29 kmMount MakaturingMountain27 kmBaya, GanassiMountain30 kmPudung PeaksMountain32 kmSagada PeakMountain27 kmMarawi CityPlace15 kmPiagapoPlace20 kmMasiuPlace9.1 kmBacolodPlace23 kmTagoloanPlace25 kmMarantaoPlace14 km
Getting to Taraka
Labo AirportOZC
64 kmLaguindingan International AirportCGY
81 kmCotabato (Awang) AirportCBO
82 kmPlaces near Taraka
Places with a climate like Taraka
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taraka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taraka.
What is the hottest month in Taraka?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Taraka?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taraka?
October is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.