Dumaguete
City in Philippines
Dumaguete is a city in the Philippines with a population of 142,171 in 2024. Located 640 km from Manila, the city draws visitors with sights like Mount Talinis, Dumaguete Cathedral, and Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park.
What to see
The city features architectural and natural attractions. Visitors can see the Dumaguete Cathedral in the urban area. For nature and outdoor spaces, the sights include Mount Talinis and Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park.
When to go
Daily highs range from 28 °C to 30 °C and lows from 25 °C to 26 °C throughout the year. March and April have lower rainfall, with 56 mm to 60 mm over about 10 rainy days each month. October has the highest rainfall at 206 mm across about 25 days, while July and September also see high rainfall totals and frequent rainy days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Sibulan Airport in Dumaguete City, located 3 km away. Another option is Bohol-Panglao International Airport in Panglao, located 59 km away.
Top sights in Dumaguete
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 Dumaguete (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.