Didicas Volcano
Babuyan and Calayan Islands, Philippines
Didicas Volcano is an active submarine volcano and volcanic island in the Babuyan Islands. This 228-meter-high lava dome is one of the 69 sights of the Philippines listed on this site and is ranked 45th in English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The driest months are March, April, and May, with rainfall ranging from about 53 mm to 66 mm. Temperatures average between 24 °C and 28 °C throughout the year. The wettest period occurs between September and November, with October seeing about 391 mm of rain.
To reach the area, the nearest airport is Basco Airport, located 155 km away. Laoag International Airport is 203 km from the site, and the volcano is 515 km from Manila. Visitors can also see Camiguin de Babuyanes, which is about 45 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is October, with about 391 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 144 | 91 | 66 | 53 | 120 | 140 | 188 | 194 | 247 | 391 | 338 | 186 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
