Quezon City weather in October
In October, Quezon City sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 235 mm of rain across 19.9 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in October, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Quezon City's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Quezon City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 235 mm
- 19.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:51 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Quezon City is city of the Philippines in Metro Manila.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 18 µg/m³ · 2016
- Density
- 17,962/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1939
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical October day in Quezon City reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 |
| 2 | 30 | 25 |
| 3 | 30 | 25 |
| 4 | 30 | 25 |
| 5 | 30 | 25 |
| 6 | 30 | 25 |
| 7 | 30 | 25 |
| 8 | 30 | 25 |
| 9 | 30 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 31 | 25 |
| 16 | 31 | 25 |
| 17 | 31 | 25 |
| 18 | 31 | 25 |
| 19 | 31 | 25 |
| 20 | 31 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How October really feels in Quezon City
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Quezon City weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 28 | 3 | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 23 | 2.9 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 31° / 25° | 29 | 3.9 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 33° / 26° | 36 | 6.6 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| May | 32° / 26° | 198 | 19.8 | 12.7 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 289 | 26.1 | 12.8 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 465 | 29.2 | 12.8 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 25° | 444 | 29.5 | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 400 | 28.4 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 235 | 19.9 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 90 | 9.3 | 11.3 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 93 | 7.2 | 11.1 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 18 | 82 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 20 | 80 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 22 | 78 |
| 12 | 22 | 78 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 25 | 75 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 29 | 71 |
| 19 | 31 | 69 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Quezon City gets around 235 mm of rain over 19.9 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 65% and peaks near 88% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 |
| 2 | 87 |
| 3 | 86 |
| 4 | 85 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 83 |
| 7 | 82 |
| 8 | 81 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 10 | 78 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 75 |
| 13 | 73 |
| 14 | 71 |
| 15 | 69 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 62 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 57 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 48 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 45 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 42 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the miserable band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Miserable (%) | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 93 |
| 2 | 7 | 93 |
| 3 | 8 | 92 |
| 4 | 8 | 92 |
| 5 | 9 | 91 |
| 6 | 10 | 90 |
| 7 | 10 | 90 |
| 8 | 11 | 89 |
| 9 | 12 | 88 |
| 10 | 13 | 87 |
| 11 | 13 | 87 |
| 12 | 14 | 86 |
| 13 | 15 | 85 |
| 14 | 17 | 83 |
| 15 | 18 | 82 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 21 | 79 |
| 18 | 23 | 77 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Wind in October
Winds average 7 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of October to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:49 AM to 5:55 AM, and sunset from 5:41 PM to 5:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:41 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:40 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:49 | 5:39 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 5:49 | 5:39 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 5:49 | 5:38 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 5:49 | 5:37 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 5:49 | 5:37 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 5:49 | 5:36 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 5:50 | 5:35 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:50 | 5:35 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:50 | 5:34 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:50 | 5:33 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 5:50 | 5:33 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 5:50 | 5:32 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:31 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:51 | 5:30 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 5:51 | 5:30 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:29 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:29 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:28 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 5:52 | 5:28 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:27 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 5:53 | 5:27 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 5:53 | 5:26 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 5:53 | 5:26 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:25 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:25 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 5:54 | 5:24 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:24 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 5:55 | 5:24 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.52 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.86 kWh/m² to a high of 6.22 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.52 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Quezon City
In October, Quezon City sits inside its pacific typhoon and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Quezon City sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Quezon City's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Quezon City?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Quezon City.
What to pack for Quezon City in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Quezon City sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Quezon City in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January 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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Quezon City in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Quezon City peaks around August 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 at about 8 (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 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 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 | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Quezon City in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Quezon City is worst in October — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Quezon City's WHO annual average of 18 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Quezon City?
Quezon City sits at 14.6°N, 121.1°E, 49 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Bagong Pagasa, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Quezon City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Quezon City.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Quezon City has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 67 m around an average of 48 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 461 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,141 m.
The land around Quezon City is covered by artificial surfaces (80%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (56%) and trees (25%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and water (29%) 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 Quezon City (14.6488°, 121.0509°, elevation 49 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).