Mount San Cristobal
Mount San Cristobal is a complex volcano with an elevation of 1,470 meters. It is the 53rd most looked-up sight in the Philippines on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April when rainfall is at its lowest, ranging from about 52 mm to 58 mm. During these months, daily highs are between 25 °C and 26 °C. From June to November, the area experiences significantly more rain, with monthly totals often exceeding 300 mm.
Mount San Cristobal is located 76 km from Manila. The nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila (Pasay), which is 66 km away. Travelers can combine a visit to the mountain with other nearby locations such as Mount Banahaw, which is 7.5 km away, or Lake Sampaloc, located 10.2 km from the site. Other nearby points of interest include San Pablo Cathedral, Mount Makiling, and the Rizal Shrine.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 352 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 52 | 58 | 76 | 168 | 258 | 352 | 303 | 334 | 349 | 309 | 234 |
| 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.
