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Dauin
Spend 1–2 days for diving or snorkeling; reach from Dumaguete in 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney.
Dauin is a small seaside municipality about 20 km south of Dumaguete, known for scuba diving, snorkeling and as a jump‑off point to Apo Island. Most visitors stay 1‑2 nights to dive and relax, with easy day‑trip access from Dumaguete.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- DGT
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dauin117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dauin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch belongings on beach at night and use registered transport.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDGT Dumaguete Airport (Domestic flights; about 30 km (19 mi) north, 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney to Dauphin).DGT Dumaguete Airport (Domestic flights; about 19 mi (30 km) north, 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney to Dauphin).
- Getting aroundJeepney (≈₱25) or bus (₱35 (≈ under US$1)‑45) from Dumaguete; habal‑habal (₱40 (≈ under US$1)‑50) for hill trips; most sights within walking distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottle)₱70–120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget dormitory (shared), a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DGT Dumaguete Airport (Domestic flights; about 30 km (19 mi) north, 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney to Dauphin)DGT Dumaguete Airport (Domestic flights; about 19 mi (30 km) north, 30‑45 min by bus or jeepney to Dauphin)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dauin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Jeepney (≈₱25) or bus (₱35‑45) from Dumaguete; habal‑habal (₱40‑50) for hill trips; most sights within walking distance.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Apo Island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat from Dauin harbor; 30‑45 min depending on sea conditions
World‑renowned for marine life; book with local dive shop.
Dumaguete
goDoor to door: 30‑45 min
Bus or jeepney north along coastal highway
City offers restaurants, markets and airport connections.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dive resorts
Book directly or via Dumaguete dive shops; options range from budget dorms to mid‑range hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱3,000 |
| Jeepney Dumaguete‑Dauin (one way)2 × ₱25 | ₱50 |
| Snorkel fee Marina Sanctuary2 × ₱50 | ₱100 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₱1,200 | ₱2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱805 |
| Trip total≈ ₱4,428 per person per day, bed included | ₱8,855≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local meal (rice, meat, veg) | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (bottle) | ₱70–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Boat trip to Apo Island | ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Snorkel gear hire (half day) | ₱300–500 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check boat schedules for Apo Island; tickets often sell out in high season.
- Snorkel fee of ₱50 (≈ under US$1) charged by municipality at Marina Sanctuary (check).
- Nighttime fishing activity near Dauin Point after 19:00.Nighttime fishing activity near Dauin Point after 7:00 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
US consular services are in Dumaguete (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dumaguete → Dauin, jeepney: about ₱25 (≈ under US$1), 30‑45 min
- Boat Dauin → Apo Island: about ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35), 30‑45 min
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Tagpila ito? — How much? (tag-pee-la i-to)
- Nasaan ang tabing-dagat? — Where is the beach? (na-san ang ta-bing da-gat)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dauin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Dauin
- secondaryWikivoyage: Dauin, revision 5230043 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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