Cagayan
Mapun · Province of Palawan · Philippines
Mapun, officially the Municipality of Mapun, is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,218 people.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are February.
The sea is warmest in May, at about 30°C (85°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): January–December.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (89°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 24°C (74°F).
In October, it’s warmer here than in 29% of places in Philippines.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 5 km/h S
- Gusts
- 15 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1009 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:52 / 17:47
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Cagayan
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° |
| Average low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea temperature | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 237 | 73 | 88 | 99 | 161 | 178 | 136 | 164 | 208 | 177 | 255 | 281 |
| Rain days | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunshine per day (h) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Humidity (%) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind (km/h) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Go score | 49 | 71 | 64 | 55 | 42 | 42 | 50 | 44 | 40 | 46 | 45 | 48 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Cagayan, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: August–January and May–June Dry season: February–April and July (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
Rainy season in Palawan & Mindoro: May–December · Wettest month: July Month by month
Cagayan: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Cagayan: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.1 m
Swimming seasonJanuary–December
Average sea temperature by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Cagayan: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Philippine Peso
PHP · ₱
1 USD ≈ 63.6 PHP
- Languages
- English, Filipino
- Calling code
- +63
- Emergency911
- Meal, casual restaurant₱555≈ $8.70
- Cappuccino₱145≈ $2.30
- Beer (0.5 l)₱210≈ $3.30
- Bottled water (1.5 l)₱68.00≈ $1.10
- Taxi, 5 km₱385≈ $6.00
- Public transport ticket₱73.00≈ $1.10
- Mid-range hotel, per night₱5,100≈ $80.00
Estimated from Philippines’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 36% of US levels.
- Oct 31All Saints' Day Eve
- Nov 1All Saints' Day
- Nov 30Bonifacio Day
- Dec 8Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Dec 24Christmas Eve
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 30Rizal Day
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.1 (1980).
How to get to Cagayan
Nearest airports
- SDKSandakan AirportSandakan130 km
- LDULahad Datu AirportLahad Datu217 km
- TWTSanga Sanga AirportBongao254 km
- BKIKota Kinabalu International AirportKota Kinabalu296 km
- PPSPuerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air BasePuerto Princesa309 km
- ZAMZamboanga International AirportZamboanga391 km
Distances
- Manila890 km 15 h 26 · 1 h 47
- Quezon City897 km 15 h 33 · 1 h 48
- Davao783 km 13 h 35 · 1 h 39
- Caloocan894 km 15 h 30 · 1 h 48
- Taguig885 km 15 h 20 · 1 h 47
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Hotels in Cagayan
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Population history
1903–2024Climate in Cagayan
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cagayan?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Cagayan is February.
What is the weather like in Cagayan in October?
In October, Cagayan averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with 177 mm of rain on about 0 days.
How warm is the sea in Cagayan?
The sea is warmest in May (about 30°C (85°F)). Swimming season: January–December.
What is the nearest airport to Cagayan?
Sandakan Airport (SDK), about 130 km away.
What power plugs are used in Philippines?
Plug types A, B, C, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Philippines?
Philippine Peso (PHP).
What is the emergency number in Philippines?
911.
Is Philippines safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country.
When is Cagayan most crowded?
The busiest months are February.
When is Cagayan least crowded?
The quietest months are May–June and August–September.
What time zone is Cagayan in?
Asia/Manila (UTC+8).
What is the population of Cagayan?
About 29,218.