Dalupiri Island (Cagayan)
Island Remote Philippine island with limestone and beaches
Remote island in the Cagayan Sea, visited for quiet beaches, local fishing and northern Philippine island‑hopping from Cagayan ports.
Dalupiri Island is a small island in Cagayan Province in the Philippines, forming part of the Babuyan Islands chain off northern Luzon. It is a rural island with small settlements where fishing and subsistence activities are principal livelihoods.
The island’s coastline and nearshore waters are used for local fishing and small-scale transport to other islands and the mainland. Infrastructure is limited compared with larger Philippine islands, and access is by boat from provincial ports.
Historically the Babuyan Islands have been peripheral to the main colonial and commercial routes of the Philippines, with local communities maintaining traditional maritime practices.
Geographically Dalupiri sits in the northern Philippine Sea within the Babuyan group, north of mainland Luzon and under the administration of Cagayan Valley region.
- Archipelago location: Part of the Babuyan Islands group in the Cagayan Province of the Philippines and administered from the northern Luzon province of Cagayan.
How to Get to Dalupiri Island (Cagayan) #
Dalupiri is reached by small boat from the Cagayan mainland; boats operate from local ports and schedules can be irregular. Arrange transfers through local operators in the Cagayan Valley region.
Tips for Visiting Dalupiri Island (Cagayan) #
- Organize transport in advance - small inter-island ferries or private boats are the usual options.
- Bring snorkeling gear: coral and shallow reefs are common around Philippine islands.
- Respect local communities and any customary fishing zones.
Best Time to Visit Dalupiri Island (Cagayan) #
Dalupiri Island is most reliably visited in the dry season (Nov-Apr) when marine conditions are calmer.
Weather & Climate near Dalupiri Island (Cagayan) #
Dalupiri Island (Cagayan)'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 19°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2817 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (211 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (284 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (323 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (307 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (360 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (347 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (339 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
