Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao is a city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines. It has a population of about 167,297 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population167,297
Local time23:04
17.62° N, 121.72° EElevation 28 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code3500October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month261mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tuguegarao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 17:2811 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:18Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in May
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
261 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
19 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 14 km
How Tuguegarao has grown
People living in the built-up area (29 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+287%38k in 1975 → 146k in 2025Weather in Tuguegarao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 88%
Today22 Oct30°26°6.7 mm
Fri23 Oct31°24°
Sat24 Oct32°25°
Sun25 Oct32°24°3.9 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°9.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°
When to go to Tuguegarao
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 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 52 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 55 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 29° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 26° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 19 | 20 | 34 | 110 | 156 | 184 | 216 | 187 | 261 | 196 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
What's on in Tuguegarao
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tuguegarao
More museums: Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center
Nature around Tuguegarao
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tuguegarao
Earthquakes around Tuguegarao
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950147magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record38within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Casiguran 13 km ↖1968 · 142 km
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 96 km
7.0Palanan 34 km ↓1977 · 114 km
6.9Dilasag 24 km ↑1972 · 125 km
Tropical storms · Tuguegarao
C1Typhoon Co-May (2025)59 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Usagi (2024)51 km · 185 km/hC1Typhoon Toraji (2024)95 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Trami (2024)69 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Yagi (2024)35 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ma-On (2022)34 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Kalmaegi (2019)27 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Mangkhut (2018)75 km · 259 km/hC2Typhoon Khanun (2017)71 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Haima (2016)24 km · 194 km/hC5Typhoon Noul (2015)95 km · 259 km/hTSTropical Storm Fung-Wong (2014)98 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Kalmaegi (2014)21 km · 130 km/hC3Typhoon Krosa (2013)77 km · 167 km/hC1Typhoon Kai-Tak (2012)66 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Nanmadol (2011)90 km · 232 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2011)71 km · 74 km/hC5Typhoon Megi (2010)60 km · 222 km/hC4Typhoon Parma (2009)29 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Chan-Hom (2009)80 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Halong (2008)31 km · 83 km/hC2Typhoon Mitag (2007)32 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Peipah (2007)90 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Sanvu (2005)92 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Melor (2003)15 km · 130 km/hC2Typhoon Krovanh (2003)52 km · 148 km/hC4Typhoon Imbudo (2003)77 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Bopha (2000)52 km · 74 km/hC3Typhoon Dan (1999)98 km · 185 km/hC5Typhoon Zeb (1998)25 km · 222 km/hC2Typhoon Vicki (1998)95 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Penny (1998)70 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Ivan (1997)75 km · 222 km/hC2Typhoon Abel:beth (1996)31 km · 167 km/hC2Typhoon Niki (1996)13 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Nina (1995)91 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm of 27 July 1995 (1995)80 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Flo (1993)55 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Koryn (1993)66 km · 194 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)31 km · 157 km/h
Universities and research institutes
St. Paul University PhilippinesUniversity or college · founded 1907
University of Cagayan ValleyUniversity or college · founded 1948
St. Anthony's College of Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Inc.University or college · founded 1953
University of Saint LouisUniversity or college · founded 1965
Cagayan State UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1978
Towns and villages around Tuguegarao
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Caritan Sur0.7 kmUgac Norte0.7 kmUgac Sur0.8 kmRuyu1.1 kmCaritan Norte1.2 kmCataggaman Nuevo2.1 kmTanza2.1 kmCapatan2.4 kmAtulayan2.4 kmBagay2.5 kmPallua2.7 kmCataggaman Viejo2.8 kmSan Isidro3 kmCaggay3 kmBuntun3.1 kmPengile3.3 kmLibag3.3 kmPengue3.4 kmLarion Bajo3.4 kmAnnafunan3.8 kmCagoran3.9 kmLanna4.3 kmLarion Alto4.3 kmMagalalag4.5 kmTalogtog4.5 kmMaddarulug4.5 kmLinao4.6 kmGosi4.8 kmLollin4.9 kmMaddarulug Norte5 kmAlibago5 kmLingu5.1 kmCalamagui5.2 kmCarig5.3 kmSolana5.3 kmAlimanao5.3 kmNaguilian5.7 kmFugu5.7 kmCamasi5.9 kmAtulayan6.3 kmPeñablanca6.5 kmNangalisan6.5 kmRondado6.6 kmTagga6.7 kmBasi6.7 kmEnrile6.8 kmNattapian7 kmDadda7.2 kmMaracuru7.2 kmJerusalem7.3 kmTanaru7.4 kmComablam7.6 kmNaruang7.8 kmAndarayan7.9 kmNamabbalan8 kmGabbu8 kmBatu8.1 kmDodan8.1 kmConcong8.4 kmMacusi8.4 kmAtayao8.4 kmBayo8.5 kmPatagueleg8.6 kmParabba8.7 kmSan Jose8.7 kmCadaanan8.7 kmCabbo8.8 kmInga8.8 kmCabarritan9 kmAba9 kmCaggay9 kmPatu9.1 kmMalabalan9.1 kmCabaruan9.2 kmLanna9.2 kmBugatay9.6 kmSisim9.7 kmPacu9.8 kmCattaran9.8 kmCabasan10 km
Tuguegarao from above
Around Tuguegarao12 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
3500
Getting to Tuguegarao
Tuguegarao AirportTUG
3.3 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
76 kmLaoag International AirportLAO
141 kmCallao Cave Jump-OffFerry port
14 kmCabagan Ferryboat StationFerry port
22 kmPlaces near Tuguegarao
Places with a climate like Tuguegarao
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tuguegarao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tuguegarao.
What is the hottest month in Tuguegarao?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tuguegarao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tuguegarao?
October is the wettest month with about 261 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tuguegarao?
The postal code of Tuguegarao is 3500.