Fort Drum
Ternate, Philippines
Fort Drum is an island fortification made of reinforced concrete, built in 1909 as part of the Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays in Ternate, Philippines. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The drier months from January through April bring daily highs of 28 °C to 31 °C and lower rainfall, with monthly rain ranging from 10 mm to 22 mm over 6 to 12 days. The remaining months experience heavier rain, peaking from June through October with monthly rainfall totals between 224 mm and 505 mm and up to 30 rainy days per month. Daily temperatures stay relatively consistent throughout the year, with lows ranging from 24 °C to 27 °C.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is the nearest airport, located 48 km away in Manila (Pasay). The site is 49 km from the capital city of Manila. Nearby points of interest include Naval Station Sangley Point at 35.1 km, Fort San Felipe at 36.2 km, Manila Film Center at 46.7 km, Coconut Palace at 46.8 km, and Rizal Park at 48.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is August, with about 505 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 144 | 325 | 481 | 505 | 374 | 224 | 91 | 39 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
