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Arayat
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Arayat for Mount Arayat hike and town sights; stay overnight only if you want a quiet resort.
Arayat is a small agrarian town in Pampanga centred on Mount Arayat, a 1,026 m dormant volcano with forest trails and a few colonial sites. The town is reachable by road from Manila in about 2 h, and local transport is tricycles. One day covers the main attractions; a night at a resort adds a relaxed stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rain, landslides)
- Airport
- CRK
- Nights
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- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arayat911 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arayat, 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
- SafetyArayat is low‑risk; main concerns are road conditions after rain and staying hydrated on hikes.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCRK Clark International Airport (About 45 min by bus or jeepney via JASA).
- Getting aroundTricycles are the main local transport; hire one for barangay trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (kakanin)₱30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Mount Arayat National Park₱50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedResort bungalow, a night, per person₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱500 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₱800 (≈ US$15) · High ₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
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
- CRK Clark International Airport (About 45 min by bus or jeepney via JASA)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arayat: 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)
4 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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
Tricycles are the main local transport; hire one for barangay trips. Jeepneys connect Arayat to San Fernando and Magalang.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Arayat hike
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Tricycle from town centre to trailhead, 10 min; hike 2–3 h round‑trip
Check trail status after rain
Pau Falls
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Tricycle 15 min south of town
Free waterfall, bring swimwear
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.
Palm Cabanas Resort
Resort on Magalang‑Arayat Road, good for a night after hiking
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
- ₱500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,200 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort bungalow2 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱800 | ₱1,600 |
| Jeepney round‑trip Manila‑Arayat (NLEX tolls included)2 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱2,400 |
| eSIM data, 7 days2 × ₱800 · check | ₱1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,060 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,830 per person per day, bed included | ₱11,660≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and airport transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street snack (kakanin) | ₱30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱20–35 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entry to Mount Arayat National Park | ₱50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Mount Arayat can be closed after landslides; check local advisories.
- Facilities in the park are basic; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Arayat (NLEX tolls + jeepney): about ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) total, 2 h (check)
- Tricycle town ride: ≈₱30–40 per short trip
Say or show
- Paumanhin — Excuse me / Sorry (pa‑u‑man‑hin)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa‑la‑mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag‑ka‑no)
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na‑sa‑an ang ba‑nyo)
- Gusto ko ng tubig — I would like water (gus‑to ko nang tu‑big)
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 Arayat. 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 · avoid Jun–Oct (rain, landslides) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Palm Cabanas for sunrise over Mount Arayat.
- Combine with a day in San Fernando (heritage sites) via jeepney.
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