Mount Iriga
Mountain Active stratovolcano with steep-sided crater, southeastern Luzon
Stratovolcano close to Iriga City in Bicol; day hikes lead to rim viewpoints offering sweeping views across agricultural plains and nearby lowlands.
How to Get to Mount Iriga #
Mount Iriga sits on the island of Luzon in the Bicol Region. The nearest major city is Legazpi (about 35-60 km depending on route); buses and vans run from Legazpi to Iriga City. From Iriga City local jeepneys and tricycles serve villages at the mountain’s base. For independent travel, hire a local driver or guide to navigate rural roads and to arrange access to trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Mount Iriga #
- Visit early morning to see the crater lake at its calmest and catch local farmers tending rice paddies in the valley below.
- Hire a local guide when exploring the forested flanks-paths can be poorly marked and some sections are sacred to nearby communities.
- Respect local rituals: away from trails, certain ridges and groves may be regarded as taboo by elders.
Best Time to Visit Mount Iriga #
Best in the drier months for clearer views and safer trails; local weather patterns and typhoons can affect access during the rainy season.
Weather & Climate near Mount Iriga #
Mount Iriga's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (3107 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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May
May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (191 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (262 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (369 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (417 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (411 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
