Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de Oro stands out as one of Northern Mindanao's larger cities and a weather reference point for the wider Philippines region.

Like much of Philippines, Cagayan de Oro has a tropical monsoon climate — hot temperatures throughout the year with a clear contrast between the rainy season (roughly May to October) and the drier, sunnier months from November onward. Humidity is consistently high, with daytime highs between 30°C and 35°C.

During the rainy season, Cagayan de Oro can see several centimetres of rain in a single afternoon. Storms often arrive late in the day and clear by evening, leaving humid but cooler conditions overnight.

Visitors looking for the best weather in Cagayan de Oro should aim for the November–February window, when the monsoon has passed and humidity drops noticeably.

Cagayan de Oro lies near sea level, so coastal breezes and ocean-moderated temperatures play an important role in day-to-day weather.

For the most accurate up-to-the-minute weather in Cagayan de Oro, see the live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecast sections above.