Dumaguete Cathedral
Dumaguete Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Dumaguete, Philippines, dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. It is a Latin Church site and is one of the 69 most looked-up sights in the country on this website.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April, when the monthly rainfall is at its lowest, ranging from about 56 mm to 71 mm. During these months, daily high temperatures are between 28 °C and 29 °C. From May through December, the rainy season brings more precipitation, with October having the highest rainfall at about 206 mm and the most rainy days.
To reach the cathedral, you can fly into Sibulan Airport, which is 3 km away, or Bohol-Panglao International Airport, located about 59 km from the site. Dumaguete is approximately 641 km from the capital, Manila. While visiting, you can also travel to Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, which is 16.2 km away, or Mount Talinis, located 16.6 km from the cathedral.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 206 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 71 | 56 | 60 | 104 | 174 | 170 | 158 | 169 | 206 | 177 | 122 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
