Place to visit
Mount Agat, Philippines: what it is and when to go
Mount Agat is a summit in Philippines (Baguió), at 1,197 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Philippines
- Elevation
- 1,197 m
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- MNL Manila (Pasay), 218 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.45907, 120.78982
What it is and where
Mount Agat is a summit in Philippines (Baguió), at 1,197 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Baguió, where this site lists 33 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 16.45907, 120.78982; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 218 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Philippines. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Agat is December to April.
- JanBest time11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:22
- MayPossible12:46
- JunBetter not12:58
- JulBetter not12:53
- AugBetter not12:33
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctBetter not11:37
- NovPossible11:13
- DecBest time11:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to April | May, November |
| Mountains | December to April | May, November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Agat has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Philippines
To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Philippines checklist. Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount DaracSummit3.4 km
- Mount AmbagyewSummit9.1 km
- Mount PackSummit11 km
- Mount PauadanSummit11 km
- Mount PatapatSummit12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Philippines guide.
More in Philippines: Nature
- Mount Pinatubo: Volcano
- Mount Mayon: Volcano
- Mount Apo: Volcano
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: National park
- Volcán Taal: Volcano
- Parque Marino del Arrecife de Tubbataha: National park
Every Philippines place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Agat?
It is a summit in Philippines. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Agat?
December to April. In June there are 12 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01.
How do you get to Mount Agat?
The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 218 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Darac, Mount Ambagyew, Mount Pack. The rest is in the Philippines guide.
Keep reading
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