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.

Rungkunan National Park at a Glance#

Address: Rungkunan National Park, Northern Mindanao, Philippines

Admission: Entrance may be free; park fees or permits possible (check local DENR office)

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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.

Dry Season (Nov-Apr)
Nov-Apr · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Easier trekking conditions and clearer skies; best time for access to remote trails.
Early Dry (Nov-Feb)
Nov-Feb · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Cooler mornings and less humidity; safer river crossings.
Transition (May)
May · 25-33°C (77-91°F)
Hotter and more humid with increasing risk of pre-monsoon showers; travel continues but expect afternoon storms.

Weather & Climate near Rungkunan National Park#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 16° - 26° 21° 151 mm overcast 89% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
February Very Good 16° - 27° 21° 119 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 17° - 28° 22° 138 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 18° - 29° 23° 157 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.2h
May Good 19° - 28° 24° 311 mm overcast 83% 1.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
June Good 19° - 28° 23° 356 mm overcast 87% 1.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
July Good 19° - 28° 23° 316 mm overcast 88% 1.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
August Good 18° - 27° 23° 274 mm overcast 88% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
September Good 18° - 27° 23° 291 mm overcast 89% 1.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Good 18° - 27° 23° 263 mm overcast 89% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
November Good 18° - 27° 22° 212 mm overcast 88% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
December Good 17° - 27° 22° 192 mm overcast 88% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h

Nearby Attractions to Rungkunan National Park#

Salikata National Park
Philippine national park protecting Mindanao forest landscapes
National Park 9.9 km