Mount Makaturing Volcano

Active stratovolcano on Mindanao, frequent seismic activity

Stratovolcano on Mindanao of interest to volcanologists and experienced trekkers; visible from surrounding provinces and studied for its eruptive history.

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Mount Makaturing at a Glance#

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How to Get to Mount Makaturing#

Mount Makaturing is reached via regional roads in Mindanao. The nearest larger urban centre is Cotabato City; from there travellers will typically take provincial roads and local transport toward the mountain’s municipality. Because infrastructure can be sparse, local arrangements and guides are recommended.

Tips for Visiting Mount Makaturing#

  • If visiting from Cotabato City or nearby towns, arrange local transport in advance - the roads can be long and rural.
  • Respect local customs and check security advisories; Mount Makaturing is in a region with a complex recent history.
  • Bring good hiking shoes and insect protection for higher-elevation treks.

Best Time to Visit Mount Makaturing#

Best visited in the dry season when trails and rural roads are more reliable; always check local advisories due to the region's security and logistical considerations.

Dry season
December-May · 18-30°C
Better trail conditions and clearer skies for hiking.
Wet season
June-November · 20-32°C
Rain can make tracks slippery and increase the risk of landslides in some remote areas.

Weather & Climate near Mount Makaturing#

Climate

Mount Makaturing's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2859 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 14° - 24° 19° 151 mm overcast 86% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
February Very Good 14° - 24° 19° 123 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 14° - 25° 20° 149 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 16° - 26° 21° 179 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.2h
May Good 16° - 26° 21° 341 mm overcast 85% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
June Good 16° - 25° 20° 366 mm overcast 88% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
July Good 16° - 24° 20° 318 mm overcast 89% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
August Good 16° - 24° 20° 282 mm overcast 89% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
September Good 16° - 24° 20° 283 mm overcast 88% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Good 16° - 24° 20° 258 mm overcast 88% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
November Good 15° - 24° 20° 221 mm overcast 86% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
December Good 14° - 24° 19° 188 mm overcast 86% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h