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Mount Masaraga

Mountain

Volcanic peak in the Bicol Region frequented by day‑hikers and trekkers for steep forested trails and wide views over surrounding plains.

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Mount Masaraga essentials

Country: Philippines
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Peso (₱)

Mount Masaraga at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mount Masaraga

Dry months present the best conditions for reaching summits and traversing ridgelines; monsoon season can make routes hazardous.

Dry season
December-May (regional) · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
More stable weather and drier trails-best for hiking and ridge traverses.

Weather & Climate near Mount Masaraga

Climate

Mount Masaraga's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (3245 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilMarchMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 17° - 24° 21° 262 mm overcast 84% 4.0 m/s 1.6 very high 11.3h
February Very Good 17° - 25° 21° 154 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.9 m/s 2.0 very high 11.6h
March Very Good 18° - 26° 22° 149 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 136 mm some cloud 79% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
May Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 200 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
June Good 20° - 27° 23° 264 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.8h
July Good 20° - 26° 23° 301 mm overcast 83% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
August Good 20° - 26° 23° 245 mm overcast 84% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
September Good 19° - 26° 23° 288 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 19° - 26° 22° 374 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Good 19° - 25° 22° 434 mm overcast 84% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
December Good 18° - 25° 21° 438 mm overcast 85% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mount Masaraga

From Naga City or Legazpi City, travel by road toward inland municipalities of the Bicol region. Local jeepneys or hired vehicles provide access to trailheads and the lower slopes; exact logistics depend on local conditions and weather.

Tips for Visiting Mount Masaraga

  • Hire a local mountaineer guide if attempting steep routes-some ridgelines are poorly marked and seasonally unstable.
  • Visit during local dry seasons to avoid heavy monsoon rains which turn trails into mudslides.
  • Bring snorkeling or reef shoes if exploring coastal lower slopes-streams can be rocky and coral fragments may be present.