Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone
Angeles, Philippines
Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone is a free economic zone and commercial district in the Philippines, covering an area of 314 km2. Established in 1993, it is one of the 30 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are January, February, and March, when daily highs range from 28 °C to 31 °C and rainfall is low. The rainy season occurs from May through October. During this period, July and August are the wettest months, with rainfall amounts of about 420 mm.
The zone, which includes parts of Mabalacat, Angeles, Porac, and Bamban, is 81 km from Manila and is 2 km from Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base. Travelers can also visit nearby sites such as the New Clark City Athletics Stadium, located about 18 km away, or Mount Pinatubo and Mount Arayat, which are about 21 km away. Other nearby locations include Hacienda Luisita, about 30 km away, and Barasoain Church, about 48 km from the zone.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is August, with about 425 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 16 | 25 | 57 | 192 | 293 | 421 | 425 | 327 | 204 | 82 | 29 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
