Cagua Volcano
Mountain Active stratovolcano in Cagayan Valley, Luzon
Cagua Volcano in Cagayan Valley attracts trekkers and local guides to its volcanic slopes for panoramic views, rugged terrain and the chance to study active-volcano landscapes in the northern Philippines.
Cagua Volcano (sometimes called Mount Cagua) is a stratovolcano in the Cagayan Valley region of northern Luzon in the Philippines. It is one of the volcanic features of the northern Luzon volcanic arc.
The volcano forms a steep, conical peak that rises above the surrounding lowlands and forested slopes. It is part of the regional volcanic system monitored by Philippine authorities.
Cagua has been mapped and described by Philippine volcanological surveys and is catalogued among the active and potentially active volcanoes of the archipelago. Access and conditions vary with local weather and terrain.
Geographically it sits in the northern portion of Luzon within Cagayan Valley, in the general area administered as Cagayan Province, set among coastal plains and nearby hills of northern Luzon.
How to Get to Cagua Volcano #
Access via vehicles from Tuguegarao City or coastal towns in Cagayan; local roads lead toward the mountain’s base. Check with PHIVOLCS and local authorities about access and activity status before traveling.
Tips for Visiting Cagua Volcano #
- Local guides in Cagayan can arrange safe routes and current volcanic activity reports - check with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) before visiting.
- Avoid the immediate crater unless under official supervision; the slopes can be unstable and fumarolic activity is possible.
Best Time to Visit Cagua Volcano #
Dry months (Nov-Apr) are safest for trekking and observing; always check PHIVOLCS advisories for current activity levels.
Weather & Climate near Cagua Volcano #
Cagua Volcano's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with warm summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (3203 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (243 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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May
May is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (241 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (493 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (539 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (395 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
