The best times to visit Catarman for ideal weather are

mid January

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Catarman Travel Info

Weather in Catarman

Temperature

Average temperatures in Catarman vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the bottom 1 percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Catarman, the hottest months are May, June, and then August. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early June where highs are regularly around 92.3°F (33.5°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 75.8°F (24.3°C) at night.

Catarman Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Catarman Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Catarman Perceived Temperature (F)

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Catarman Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Catarman Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 84.1 79 72.9
Feb 85.7 79.6 73
Mar 86.9 80.3 73
Apr 88.8 81.9 73.9
May 90.7 83 74.7
Jun 91.1 82.9 75.2
Jul 89.7 82.1 74.7
Aug 90.4 82.6 74.9
Sep 89.6 82.2 75
Oct 88.7 81.7 74.5
Nov 87.5 80.8 74.1
Dec 85.8 80.1 73.8

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 28.9 26.1 22.7
Feb 29.8 26.4 22.8
Mar 30.5 26.8 22.8
Apr 31.6 27.7 23.3
May 32.6 28.3 23.7
Jun 32.8 28.3 24
Jul 32.1 27.8 23.7
Aug 32.4 28.1 23.8
Sep 32 27.9 23.9
Oct 31.5 27.6 23.6
Nov 30.8 27.1 23.4
Dec 29.9 26.7 23.2

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Catarman are May, August, and then June. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid May. For example, on the week of May 14th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid January with an average of 6 days of significant precipitation the week of January 8th.

When can you find snow in Catarman? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Catarman.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Catarman (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 67% 0 26.8
Feb 42% 0 12.3
Mar 49% 0 16.2
Apr 37% 0 8.6
May 24% 0 7.2
Jun 34% 0 8.5
Jul 43% 0 10.5
Aug 27% 0 7
Sep 34% 0 8
Oct 46% 0 11.1
Nov 63% 0 15.6
Dec 67% 0 23.5

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 67 0 68.1
Feb 42 0 31.2
Mar 49 0 41.1
Apr 37 0 21.8
May 24 0 18.3
Jun 34 0 21.6
Jul 43 0 26.7
Aug 27 0 17.8
Sep 34 0 20.3
Oct 46 0 28.2
Nov 63 0 39.6
Dec 67 0 59.7

 

Humidity and Wind

Catarman has some extremely humid months, and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is May (80.6% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (88.2%).

Wind in Catarman is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is January, followed by December and February. January’s average wind speed of around 6.2 knots (7.2 MPH or 11.6 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid January where average top sustained speeds reach 10.1 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Catarman.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.2 Light breeze 9.4 Gentle breeze
Feb 5 Light breeze 8.3 Gentle breeze
Mar 4.5 Light breeze 7.9 Gentle breeze
Apr 3.7 Barely noticeable 7.2 Gentle breeze
May 3 Barely noticeable 6.1 Gentle breeze
Jun 2.8 Barely noticeable 5.6 Light breeze
Jul 3 Barely noticeable 5.9 Gentle breeze
Aug 3.1 Barely noticeable 6 Light breeze
Sep 3.1 Barely noticeable 6 Gentle breeze
Oct 3.4 Barely noticeable 6.4 Light breeze
Nov 3.7 Barely noticeable 7 Gentle breeze
Dec 5.2 Light breeze 8.4 Gentle breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 88.2%
Feb 85.2%
Mar 84.2%
Apr 82.3%
May 80.6%
Jun 80.7%
Jul 81.9%
Aug 80.8%
Sep 82.1%
Oct 83.9%
Nov 86.8%
Dec 87.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Catarman?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for the Philippines; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Catarman, the Philippines is April, followed by February and March. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Catarman in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 56.2 in October means 56.2% of the tourists vs. April.

 

 

Overall Catarman Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 91.7°F (33.2°C) and 86.3°F (30.2°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is very common with 8 to 15 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 9 to 13 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the slowest season for tourism in Catarman, so lodging and other accommodations may cost less than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 90°F (32.2°C) and 86.9°F (30.5°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a great amount: 10 to 19 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Catarman to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 86.5°F (30.3°C) and 83.2°F (28.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a very great amount: 12 to 21 times per month. These times of year are the second busiest with tourists.

 

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