Chocolate Hills Tsokolateng burol
Carmen, Philippines
The Chocolate Hills are a formation of hills located in Carmen, Bohol, in the Philippines. This geological site is recognized as a National Geological Monument and is listed as a tentative World Heritage site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 8th in popularity among all Philippines sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The area experiences consistent temperatures throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 28 °C to 31 °C and lows between 23 °C and 24 °C. Rainfall occurs in every month, often heavily. April provides the driest conditions with 98 mm of rain over 12 days, followed by March with 126 mm over 13 days. The wettest conditions occur between June and December, with October experiencing the most rainfall at 256 mm across 27 days. Visitors may prefer the drier months of March and April to avoid the frequent rain. To reach the Chocolate Hills, travelers can fly into Mactan Cebu International Airport, which is 48 km away. The site is located 625 km from Manila. Visitors can combine a trip here with the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway, situated 49.7 km from the hills. An entrance fee of 50 pesos is required for entry.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 218 | 147 | 126 | 98 | 149 | 210 | 241 | 216 | 216 | 256 | 246 | 241 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
