Camiguin Island

Island

Philippine island in the Cagayan Valley region. Travelers visit for coastal beaches, local fishing and boat-based snorkeling around rocky shorelines.

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Camiguin Island essentials

Address: Camiguin Province, Philippines
Website: camiguin.gov.ph
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About Camiguin Island

Camiguin Island in the Cagayan Valley region is a small island in the Babuyan Islands chain off northern Luzon, Philippines. It is a remote, volcanic island distinct from the larger Camiguin province in southern Philippines.

The island is part of the northern archipelago and is visited mainly by boat from the northern Luzon coast; there are no large settlements and facilities are limited. Natural features include volcanic terrain and rugged shoreline rather than developed tourist infrastructure.

Historically the Babuyan Islands have been sparsely populated and used intermittently for fishing and small-scale habitation; this Camiguin shares that pattern of limited permanent settlement. The island’s volcanic origin shapes its topography and coastal features.

Geographically it lies in the Luzon Strait area north of the main island of Luzon, within the administrative region of Cagayan in the northern Philippines.

  • Name note: A different island with the same name exists in Mindanao; this Camiguin is the small volcanic island in the Babuyan group off northern Luzon in Cagayan region.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Camiguin Island

December-May is the most reliable window for sea access, hiking and clear views of volcanoes.

Dry season
December-May · 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Calmer seas and good visibility for snorkeling and diving.
Wet season
June-November · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Intermittent heavy rains and occasional typhoons-plan accordingly.

Weather & Climate near Camiguin Island

Climate

Camiguin Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3211 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
AprilMarchMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 18° - 23° 21° 282 mm overcast 79% 5.6 m/s 1.3 high 11.0h
February Very Good 18° - 24° 21° 181 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 19° - 26° 23° 123 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.1 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 20° - 28° 24° 96 mm some cloud 81% 3.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
May Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 159 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.9h
June Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 179 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
July Good 22° - 29° 26° 228 mm overcast 82% 3.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.0h
August Good 22° - 29° 25° 269 mm overcast 83% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
September Good 21° - 28° 25° 299 mm overcast 82% 2.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
October Good 21° - 27° 24° 470 mm overcast 81% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Good 20° - 25° 23° 498 mm overcast 82% 5.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.2h
December Good 19° - 24° 21° 427 mm overcast 81% 5.7 m/s 1.1 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Camiguin Island

Ferries run from the mainland ports of Balingoan (Mindanao) and from Cagayan de Oro, or one can fly into Camiguin Airport (CGM) from Cebu or Manila via connecting flights. On-island transport is by jeepney, motorbike or tricycle.

Tips for Visiting Camiguin Island

  • Allow extra time for island travel-ferry crossings from Balingoan or Cagayan de Oro can be delayed.
  • Visit in the morning to climb the Sunken Cemetery marker and to see Mt. Hibok-Hibok's silhouette before clouds build.
  • Try local delicacies-theres a strong white‑sugar and coconut sweet-making tradition on the island.