Mount Pinatubo Bunduk Pinatúbû
Porac, Philippines
Mount Pinatubo is a mountain, caldera, and somma volcano located in the Zambales Mountains of Central Luzon, Philippines. Rising to an elevation of 1486 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the Philippines.
Planning a visit
The dry season from January through April offers the lowest rainfall and is the most suitable time for a visit. During these months, temperatures range from highs of 23 °C to 27 °C and lows of 15 °C to 18 °C. The rainy season, which begins in May and peaks between July and August with over 700 mm of rain, brings frequent precipitation. The nearest airport is Clark International Airport in Mabalacat, located 23 km from the site. Manila is 90 km away.
You can combine a trip to Mount Pinatubo with visits to nearby locations such as the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, which is 21.2 km away. Other nearby sites include the New Clark City Athletics Stadium at 31.0 km, Mount Arayat at 42.8 km, and Hacienda Luisita at 46.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is August, with about 811 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 13 | 28 | 61 | 301 | 524 | 725 | 811 | 561 | 261 | 86 | 24 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
