Lake Sampaloc
Lake Sampaloc is a volcanic crater lake located in San Pablo. It is part of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. It is one of the 62 most looked-up sights in the Philippines on English Wikipedia and is one of the 69 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The lake experiences different weather patterns throughout the year. The months with the least rain are February and March, which have 37 mm and 41 mm of rainfall. Rainfall increases from May to December, with July being the wettest month at about 268 mm. Daily high temperatures range from 27 °C to 31 °C.
To reach the lake, travelers can use Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), which is 58 km away, or travel from the capital, Manila, which is 69 km from the site. Visitors can combine a visit to the lake with trips to San Pablo Cathedral (1.1 km), Mount San Cristobal (10.2 km), or Mount Makiling (15.1 km). Mount Banahaw (17.6 km) and the Rizal Shrine (23.1 km) are also close by.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 268 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 61 | 37 | 41 | 52 | 124 | 195 | 268 | 225 | 239 | 258 | 228 | 171 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
