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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Butuan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Butuan are typically March, April and August, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and January the wettest (about 288 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2 | 23.3 | 288 | 8.6 |
| February | 29.3 | 23.1 | 208 | 9.5 |
| March | 30.4 | 23.4 | 161 | 10.3 |
| April | 31.5 | 24.3 | 123 | 10.6 |
| May | 31.8 | 25.0 | 174 | 10.3 |
| June | 31.1 | 24.8 | 177 | 9.8 |
| July | 31.2 | 24.9 | 145 | 9.3 |
| August | 31.9 | 25.0 | 116 | 9.5 |
| September | 31.6 | 24.8 | 132 | 9.3 |
| October | 30.9 | 24.7 | 178 | 8.9 |
| November | 30.5 | 24.2 | 193 | 9.1 |
| December | 29.7 | 23.9 | 255 | 8.6 |
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01 · OverviewButuan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Butuan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Butuan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Butuan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Butuan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Butuan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Butuan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Butuan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Butuan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Butuan located and what are its coordinates?
Butuan is situated in Philippines at geographic coordinates 8.9492, 125.5436, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Butuan?
Butuan has a recorded population of approximately 309,709 and observes the Asia/Manila time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Butuan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Butuan include Tagalog, EN-PH, FIL, CEB, ILO, HIL, WAR, PAM, BIK, BCL, PAG, MRW, TSG, MDH, CBK, KRJ, SGD, MSB, AKL, IBG, YKA, MTA, ABX, with PHP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Butuan?
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