Kalbario-Patapat National Park
National Park Philippine coastal national park with dramatic sea cliffs
Coastal national park in the Philippines with steep cliffs and forested slopes; visitors come for cliffside drives, hiking, coastal views and roadside scenery along the northern coast.
How to Get to Kalbario-Patapat National Park #
The park is on the northeastern tip of Luzon and is reached by road from Ilocos Norte and Pagudpud. The Patapat Viaduct is accessible by private car or local bus routes that service the coastal highway; check road conditions during the rainy season.
Tips for Visiting Kalbario-Patapat National Park #
- Stop at the Patapat Viaduct viewpoint for the classic coastal curve photograph
- Avoid the rainy season for long coastal drives-the road can become slippery and visibility poor
- Combine the park visit with nearby Pagudpud beaches for a full day of coastal scenery
Best Time to Visit Kalbario-Patapat National Park #
Best visited in the dry season (roughly November-April) for the most reliable coastal weather and road conditions.
Weather & Climate near Kalbario-Patapat National Park #
Kalbario-Patapat National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2718 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (234 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (291 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (346 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (308 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (337 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (314 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (285 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
