The Philippines makes an impression as a warm-all-year-round place. So when the heat becomes unbearable, some locals hit the air-conditioned malls, others head to the coldest places in the Philippines for some relief.

If the second choice seems viable to you, here Corner4men will provide you with a list of these places so that you can plan your next vacation. We also answer the question ‘what is the coldest place in the Philippines.’

Baguio - Coldest City In The Philippines

The elevation means Baguio has relatively low temperatures with a record low of 6.3 degrees Celsius in 1961, making it one of the coldest places in the Philippines.

It has long been the country’s favorite vacation and summer destination, usually packed to the brim during Holy Week.

How to get there: Take an 8-hour bus ride from Pasay, Cubao, or Caloocan residential area in Manila since flights aren’t very popular.

Tagaytay

 

 

Tagaytay is where the Filipino well-off class has their second homes to escape the heat. The fact that it is one of the top coldest places in the Philippines and the commanding view of the Taal Volcano is what makes the area so appealing.

How to get there:

• Go on Mabini Superhighway, head to Tanauan, and go along the Talisay-Tagaytay route.
• Go along the South Luzon Expressway to get to Tagaytay via the Carmona or Santa Rosa exits.
• Buses to Tagaytay leaves from the Gil Puyat Avenue corner or along Taft Avenue.

Don Salvador Benedicto

Don Salvador Benedicto is Baguio without the crowds. With the temperature standing at 16 degrees Celsius, the place is no doubt one of the coldest places in the Philippines.

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How to get there: from Manila, take either the half-hour flight, the one-hour van or bus trip, or a day-time ferry to get to Don Salvador Benedicto.

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Sagada

Dubbed the Shangri-La of the nation, Sagada is among the coldest places in the Philippines. In January and February, the town’s temperature can get as low as 10 degrees Celsius.

Travelers can submerge themselves in the chilling water of the Sumaguing Cave or conquer the Kiltepan peak.

How to get there: Go on a five-hour journey onboard a jeepney or a bus leaving from Dangwa terminal of Baguio

Davao City

Davao City is known across the country for its towering mountains and lush landscapes. Suggested activities include trekking to the peak of Apo or enjoy yourself at the region’s numerous mountain resorts.

How to get there: get on a flight from Manila to Davao City.

Lantapan

Bukidnon has for itself a wide range of cool places and the coldest of the lot is Lantapan – the Philippines’ prime vegetable hub.

The area is also where you have to go through to get to Dulang-Dulang, the archipelago’s second highest peak.

How to get there:

• Jeepneys can be found at Malaybalay public market.
• Buses from Cagayan de Oro to Malaybalay.
• Flights run daily.

Marawi

Marawi stands out for being a city of a cool climate and a place with the dominance of the Muslim population. It is one of the coldest places in the Philippines for the temperature that usually drops to 14 degrees Celsius.

How to get there: from Cagayan de Oro, take a bus or jeepney to Iligan and then take another jeepney ride to Marawi.

Lake Sebu

Lake Sebu is known for its Instagram-worthy spots. What makes it one of the coldest places in the Philippines is the temperature that is usually lower than 25 degrees Celsius.

How to get there: Head to General Santos City and then get on a Koronadal-bound bus. Take another bus to Surallah and then Lake Sebu.

Canlaon City

If there is something that can rival Don Salvador Benedicto to be the most-loved summer capital, it is Canlaon City, one of the coldest places in the Philippines.

The city enjoys a chill-all-year-round climate with hot springs scattering across the terrain. Its various waterfalls are another attraction.

If travelers want to experience a deeper drop in temperature, head to the ridge between the two volcanos of the region called Saddle in the Sky.

While the coldest place in the Philippines today – Baguio is filled to the brim with tourists, Canlaon City is a refreshing alternative.

How to get there: there are routes connecting the city with San Carlos, Bacolod, and Dumaguete.

Banaue

The Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras are made up of four towns and Banaue is one of them. The rice variety here has adapted to the chill climate.

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How to get there: Take an overnight bus to Banaue from Manila.