Camiguin Island
Island Small island in Cagayan Sea, northern Philippines
Philippine island in the Cagayan Valley region. Travelers visit for coastal beaches, local fishing and boat-based snorkeling around rocky shorelines.
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.
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.
Best Time to Visit Camiguin Island #
December-May is the most reliable window for sea access, hiking and clear views of volcanoes.
Weather & Climate near Camiguin Island #
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (228 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (299 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (470 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (498 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (427 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
