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Altavas
Western Visayas, Philippines

Altavas

Altavas is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 26,181 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population26,181
Local time08:14
11.54° N, 122.49° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5616
The year in Altavasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month316mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Altavas at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in May

Coolest month23°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

316 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

81 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

June

Monuments nearby1+

within 23 km

Weather in Altavas

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°25°19.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°11.5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°23°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°4 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°7.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°4.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°7.3 mm
Mon2 Nov30°23°2.9 mm

When to go to Altavas

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535456573832323133384449
High27°27°28°30°30°30°30°30°30°29°28°27°
Low23°23°24°25°25°25°25°25°25°25°24°24°
Rain (mm)146929281183272313231239316298233
Wet days211813102127282526292626
Sea27°27°27°29°30°30°30°29°29°29°29°28°

What's on in Altavas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Altavas

All monuments

Outdoors around Altavas

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Sampaguita GardensTheme parks
0.7 km

Nature around Altavas

Nature in Philippines

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Altavas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Altavas

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Libertad 2 km ↙1990 · 69 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 117 km
6.7Calatrava 9 km ←1970 · 132 km
6.3Caluya 32 km ↓1975 · 93 km

Towns and villages around Altavas

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Altavas from above

Postal code

5616

Getting to Altavas

Kalibo International AirportKLO
20 km
Roxas AirportRXS
30 km
Godofredo P. Ramos AirportMPH
72 km
BatanDumaguit
5.5 km
Batan Ferry Passenger Terminal BuildingFerry port
5.5 km

Places near Altavas

Places with a climate like Altavas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Altavas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Altavas.
What is the hottest month in Altavas?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Altavas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Altavas?
October is the wettest month with about 316 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Altavas?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Altavas?
The postal code of Altavas is 5616.