Rungkunan National Park
National Park Mountainous national park protecting forest and watersheds
Rungkunan National Park in Northern Mindanao preserves forested slopes and waterways; visitors come for trekking, waterfalls and local biodiversity.
How to Get to Rungkunan National Park #
Most access routes require travel from larger cities in Northern Mindanao such as Butuan or Cagayan de Oro, followed by regional roads and then local municipal roads to the park perimeter. Public buses and shared vans serve larger towns; from those towns, hire local transport or guides to reach trailheads. Contact the regional DENR office for current access information.
Tips for Visiting Rungkunan National Park #
- Contact the local Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) office in Northern Mindanao for permit and trail conditions
- Plan travel around seasonal rains - heavy downpours can make trails impassable
- Hire local guides for remote areas and for cultural insights into indigenous sites
Best Time to Visit Rungkunan National Park #
Dry season (November-April) offers the most reliable access and trail safety.
Weather & Climate near Rungkunan National Park #
Rungkunan National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2780 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (311 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (356 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (316 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (291 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
