Guimaras
Island Philippine island province famous for mangoes and beaches
South of Iloilo, Guimaras island is known for mango orchards, calm beaches and short boat trips to nearby islets for snorkeling and seaside seafood stalls.
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Guimaras is an island province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines located between the larger islands of Panay and Negros. The province is notable nationally for its agricultural production, especially mangoes.
Travel to the island is commonly made by ferry from Iloilo City to the provincial capital, and the island offers coastal beaches, small fishing communities and rural landscapes. Visitors frequent the island for beaches, local food and agricultural tourism.
Administratively the province comprises several municipalities including the capital of Jordan and other coastal towns that manage ferry access and tourism services. Guimaras sits in the central Philippines within the Visayan archipelago, separated from Panay by a narrow channel.
- Mango production: Renowned across the Philippines for its mango production, the island is commonly associated with sweet mango varieties sold nationally.
What to See #
- Jordan (capital): Jordan is the provincial capital and primary ferry gateway to the island from Iloilo on Panay; it contains the main port and municipal services.
- Coastal municipalities: Nueva Valencia and other coastal municipalities host many of the island's beaches and marine access points used by visitors and local fishermen.
How to Get to Guimaras #
Guimaras is an island province off Iloilo on Panay Island; the usual public approach is by ferry or pump‑boat from Iloilo City across the Iloilo Strait to ports on Guimaras (Jordan is the main passenger landing). Fast ferries and regular boat services run between Iloilo and Guimaras; from the Guimaras wharf you can continue by tricycle, motorcycle taxi or local bus to resorts and attractions on the island.
Tips for Visiting Guimaras #
- Plan your visit during mango season (April-May) if you want markets and roadside stalls at their peak; for quiet beaches and sandbars, choose weekdays and early-morning boat trips rather than weekend crossings from Iloilo.
- Ferries and pump boats run regularly from Iloilo City to Guimaras (Jordan and Buenavista are the main island landings); arriving via the fast ferry or public pumpboat early in the day gives you more time for island-hopping and avoids the later surge of day-trippers.
- Many visitors stick to the main resorts-book a local island-hopping tour that includes lesser-known sandbars and small fishing villages to see local mango farms and quieter swimming spots away from the main beach clusters.
Best Time to Visit Guimaras #
Plan Guimaras visits in the dry season (November-April), with April-May the peak mango season.
Weather & Climate near Guimaras #
Guimaras's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2391 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (326 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (382 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (375 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (332 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (303 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
