Mankayan weather in December
In December, Mankayan sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 91 mm of rain across 11.9 wet days and about 11 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of December to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mankayan's 5th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mankayan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- 11.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 hours
- 6:23 AM – 5:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Mankayan is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Benguet.
- Density
- 122/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1955
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical December day in Mankayan reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 16 |
| 2 | 23 | 16 |
| 3 | 23 | 16 |
| 4 | 23 | 16 |
| 5 | 23 | 16 |
| 6 | 23 | 16 |
| 7 | 23 | 16 |
| 8 | 23 | 16 |
| 9 | 23 | 16 |
| 10 | 23 | 16 |
| 11 | 23 | 16 |
| 12 | 23 | 16 |
| 13 | 23 | 16 |
| 14 | 23 | 16 |
| 15 | 23 | 16 |
| 16 | 23 | 16 |
| 17 | 23 | 16 |
| 18 | 23 | 16 |
| 19 | 23 | 16 |
| 20 | 23 | 16 |
| 21 | 23 | 16 |
| 22 | 23 | 16 |
| 23 | 22 | 16 |
| 24 | 22 | 15 |
| 25 | 22 | 15 |
| 26 | 22 | 15 |
| 27 | 22 | 15 |
| 28 | 22 | 15 |
| 29 | 22 | 15 |
| 30 | 22 | 15 |
| 31 | 22 | 15 |
Mankayan weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° / 15° | 41 | 8.4 | 11.1 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 23° / 15° | 55 | 11.1 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 24° / 16° | 93 | 16.8 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 25° / 17° | 169 | 21.1 | 12.4 | 5.1 |
| May | 25° / 17° | 373 | 26.9 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 25° / 18° | 420 | 27.9 | 13 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 24° / 18° | 664 | 30.3 | 12.9 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 24° / 18° | 632 | 29.8 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 24° / 18° | 472 | 28.7 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 24° / 17° | 323 | 22.5 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 24° / 16° | 126 | 14 | 11.2 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 23° / 16° | 91 | 11.9 | 11 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%.
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| Clearer (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mankayan gets around 91 mm of rain over 11.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 39 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 39 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 38 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 30 |
| 31 | 29 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 62% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 5% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
| Humid (%) | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 21 | 70 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 22 | 69 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 23 | 68 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 24 | 67 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | 24 | 67 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 25 | 66 | 7 |
| 7 | 2 | 25 | 66 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | 25 | 66 | 7 |
| 9 | 2 | 25 | 66 | 7 |
| 10 | 2 | 26 | 65 | 7 |
| 11 | 2 | 26 | 66 | 6 |
| 12 | 2 | 26 | 66 | 6 |
| 13 | 3 | 26 | 65 | 6 |
| 14 | 3 | 26 | 65 | 6 |
| 15 | 3 | 27 | 65 | 5 |
| 16 | 3 | 27 | 65 | 5 |
| 17 | 4 | 28 | 63 | 5 |
| 18 | 4 | 28 | 63 | 5 |
| 19 | 4 | 29 | 63 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 | 30 | 62 | 4 |
| 21 | 5 | 31 | 60 | 4 |
| 22 | 5 | 32 | 59 | 4 |
| 23 | 5 | 33 | 58 | 4 |
| 24 | 5 | 34 | 57 | 4 |
| 25 | 6 | 35 | 55 | 4 |
| 26 | 6 | 36 | 55 | 3 |
| 27 | 6 | 37 | 54 | 3 |
| 28 | 6 | 38 | 53 | 3 |
| 29 | 6 | 39 | 52 | 3 |
| 30 | 6 | 40 | 51 | 3 |
| 31 | 6 | 41 | 50 | 3 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of December to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 5:19 PM to 5:30 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:19 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:19 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:19 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:16 | 5:19 |
| 5 | 11.0 | 6:17 | 5:19 |
| 6 | 11.0 | 6:18 | 5:20 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 6:18 | 5:20 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 6:19 | 5:20 |
| 9 | 11.0 | 6:19 | 5:21 |
| 10 | 11.0 | 6:20 | 5:21 |
| 11 | 11.0 | 6:20 | 5:21 |
| 12 | 11.0 | 6:21 | 5:21 |
| 13 | 11.0 | 6:21 | 5:22 |
| 14 | 11.0 | 6:22 | 5:22 |
| 15 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:23 |
| 16 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:23 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 6:24 | 5:23 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:24 | 5:24 |
| 19 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:24 |
| 20 | 11.0 | 6:25 | 5:25 |
| 21 | 11.0 | 6:26 | 5:25 |
| 22 | 11.0 | 6:26 | 5:26 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 6:27 | 5:26 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:27 | 5:27 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:27 | 5:27 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:28 | 5:28 |
| 27 | 11.0 | 6:28 | 5:28 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:29 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:29 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:30 |
| 31 | 11.0 | 6:30 | 5:30 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.68 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.68 kWh/m² to a high of 6.21 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 3.68 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Mankayan
In December, Mankayan sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mankayan sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Mankayan's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Mankayan?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Mankayan for sightseeing.
What to pack for Mankayan in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mankayan sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: light clothes and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Mankayan in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 43 km away) is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Mankayan in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mankayan peaks around August 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Mankayan in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mankayan is worst in March — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Mankayan?
Mankayan sits at 16.9°N, 120.8°E, 1,203 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Banaue, 30 km away.
Topography around Mankayan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mankayan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mankayan has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 873 m around an average of 1,142 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,232 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,855 m.
The land around Mankayan is covered by trees (84%) within 3 km, trees (77%) within 16 km, and trees (68%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mankayan (16.8632°, 120.7829°, elevation 1,203 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).