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Catanduanes weathertoday and the week ahead.
Live conditions from Virac and every town, sea and surf conditions on the Pacific coast, and a month-by-month guide to help you pick the best time for your adventure.
Virac · Fri, Nov 13 · 10:17 PM
25°C
Light drizzle · feels like 30°
- High / Low
- 31° / 25°
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Humidity
- 99%
- Wind
- 8 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 25 km/h
- UV index
- 7
- Sunrise
- 5:41 AM
- Sunset
- 5:12 PM
Next 24 hours
Virac and the south coast. Afternoon showers are common, so plan beach and island trips for the morning.
- Now 25° 💧 77%
- 11 PM 25° 💧 73%
- 12 AM 25° 💧 67%
- 1 AM 25° 💧 60%
- 2 AM 24° 💧 53%
- 3 AM 25° 💧 45%
- 4 AM 25° 💧 37%
- 5 AM 25° 💧 33%
- 6 AM 25° 💧 36%
- 7 AM 26° 💧 42%
- 8 AM 27° 💧 51%
- 9 AM 28° 💧 63%
- 10 AM 29° 💧 77%
- 11 AM 30° 💧 86%
- 12 PM 30° 💧 86%
- 1 PM 30° 💧 82%
- 2 PM 30° 💧 75%
- 3 PM 29° 💧 67%
- 4 PM 29° 💧 57%
- 5 PM 27° 💧 45%
- 6 PM 26° 💧 30%
- 7 PM 26° 💧 13%
- 8 PM 26° 💧 2%
- 9 PM 26° 💧 0%
7-day forecast
Forecasts beyond three days can change. Check again before boat trips and long hikes.
Around the island right now
The Pacific-facing east coast (Baras, Gigmoto, Viga) often gets more rain and wind than the sheltered south and west.
Sea & surf conditions
Wave heights offshore, for planning only. Boatmen and the Coast Guard make the final call on sea trips; listen to them.
Puraran, Baras
Pacific coast · surf break
- Wave period
- 9 s
- Swell
- 0.9 m
- From
- NE
Virac coast
South coast · Twin Rock, Mamangal
- Wave period
- 7 s
- Swell
- 0.9 m
- From
- E
Pandan / Caramoran
North coast · Palumbanes, island hopping
- Wave period
- 7 s
- Swell
- 0.5 m
- From
- NE
Best time to visit
Catanduanes is warm all year (about 22–32°C) and green because it rains often. Every season is good for something.
March – May
Dry & calm summer
The least rain of the year, calm seas and clear water. The best months for island hopping, snorkeling, diving and beginner surf lessons. April and May are the hottest.
June – September
Habagat (southwest monsoon)
Hot, with regular afternoon showers. The east coast is often calm in the mornings, good for hiking, waterfalls and sunrise trips. Swells start building toward September.
September – October
Peak surf season
Typhoon swells from the Pacific light up Puraran's "Majestic" break. Great for experienced surfers, but this is also storm season, so keep your plans flexible.
November – February
Amihan (northeast monsoon)
The wettest months (December averages over 500 mm), with cooler air and big open-ocean swells on the east coast. Good for heavy-water surfers, cultural trips and town fiestas.
Climate by month
Average rainfall, rainy days and temperatures in Virac. About 3,190 mm of rain falls in a typical year, most of it from October to January.
Rainfall (mm)Rainy days per monthAverage high / low
Source: PAGASA climatological normals 1991–2020, Virac Synop station.
🎒 What to pack
- Light, quick-dry clothes and a rain jacket or poncho, any time of year
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; the UV index is high most days
- Sandals with grip for wet trails and rocks, plus a dry bag for boat rides
- Insect repellent for waterfalls and forest trails
- A light layer for early mornings and Amihan evenings
🌀 Typhoon season, travel smart
- Catanduanes faces the Pacific and is often in the path of typhoons, most often from July to November
- Follow PAGASA bulletins and your town's disaster office (MDRRMO) on the radio or their official pages
- Sea trips and some flights are suspended when a tropical cyclone wind signal is raised; build a spare day into your trip
- Never swim, surf or cross rivers during storm warnings, and stay away from the shore during big swells
- Keep your phone charged and some cash on hand in case of power or signal outages
Live forecast data: Open-Meteo, refreshed every 30 minutes. Times are Philippine Standard Time.