Bicol Region, Philippines
Bacacay
Bacacay is a town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 72,298 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population72,298
Local time22:55
13.29° N, 123.79° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal codes0900–0909October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month322mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bacacay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 17:2211 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 15:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
322 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
143 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby2+
within 12 km
Weather in Bacacay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 93%
Today23 Oct29°26°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct30°25°9.3 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°12.4 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°12.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°26°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°2.9 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°4.9 mm
When to go to Bacacay
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 54 | 54 | 52 | 46 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 39 | 45 | 51 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 405 | 280 | 220 | 191 | 154 | 153 | 187 | 143 | 207 | 322 | 494 | 618 |
| Wet days | 28 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Bacacay
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bacacay
Outdoors around Bacacay
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Costa MonteCamp sites
1.5 kmMayon Volcano Camp SiteCamp sites
2.5 kmMayon Golf CourseGolf courses
2.7 kmViewdeckViewpoints
12 kmHilltopViewpoints
12 kmNature around Bacacay
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bacacay
Earthquakes around Bacacay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950158magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record58within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 91 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 80 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 109 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 146 km
Tropical storms · Bacacay
C3Typhoon Molave (2020)64 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)31 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Nock-Ten (2011)82 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2011)90 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Kujira (2009)78 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Higos (2008)23 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Nida (2004)90 km · 241 km/hC4Typhoon Manny (1993)91 km · 194 km/hC3Typhoon Faye (1985)93 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)79 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Kelly (1981)56 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Forrest (1980)79 km · 93 km/h
Towns and villages around Bacacay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bacalayon0.9 kmCabasan1.1 kmBusdac1.1 kmUson1.2 kmTambogñon1.2 kmSan Pablo1.2 kmLagñaton1.2 kmCagbulacao1.2 kmBuwang1.2 kmBariw1.2 kmBanao1.2 kmIgang1.4 kmGubat1.4 kmBasud Vinisitahan1.5 kmGindi1.8 kmCajugutan2.1 kmBayandong2.5 kmBayhay2.5 kmBolano2.7 kmSan Pedro2.7 kmSogoa3.2 kmBinitayan3.7 kmSan Andres3.8 kmBalete3.9 kmBonga3.9 kmGajo4.1 kmPili4.2 kmSan Fernando4.2 kmCawayan4.3 kmSan Juan4.6 kmMisericordia4.8 kmCalayucay4.9 kmMalobago5.2 kmSan Francisco5.2 kmSan Jose5.3 kmBanao5.4 kmSan Roque5.5 kmSan Roque5.7 kmNahapunan5.9 kmSan Antonio6.3 kmMalilipot6.4 kmSalvacion6.4 kmMasaguimsim6.6 kmSanto Domingo6.7 kmLibog6.7 kmSanta Teresa6.8 kmManaet6.9 kmNamantao6.9 kmTogawi7 kmLindon7.1 kmSanto Niño7.2 kmSanta Misericordia7.2 kmSan Isidro7.5 kmAgnas7.5 kmSanta Cruz7.5 kmSan Lorenzo7.6 kmSan Isidro7.7 kmSan Antonio7.9 kmTanagan8.2 kmAola8.3 kmNapao8.3 kmPadang8.7 kmBuhatan8.8 kmSan Miguel8.9 kmBaranghauon8.9 kmDomican9 kmAlimsog9.2 kmTagas9.2 kmSalvacion9.3 kmBunga9.4 kmPoro9.4 kmBagnabong9.5 kmTabaco9.6 kmBina Francia9.6 kmBalete9.6 kmPicadero9.9 kmLipata10 kmRawis10 kmOnglo10 kmSula10 km
Bacacay from above
Around Bacacay27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mayon Volcano Natural ParkNature12 kmBusay Falls, Bicol RegionNature17 kmCagraray IslandNature8.1 kmSan Miguel Island (Philippines)Nature9.8 kmSula IslandNature4.8 kmMasaguimsim IslandNature5.9 kmBuguias Island, Bicol RegionNature2.9 kmManaet IslandNature5.3 kmMayon VolcanoMountain12 kmMalinao VolcanoMountain24 kmNorth SummitMountain25 kmMount MasaragaMountain21 kmSouth SummitMountain24 kmLigñon HillMountain16 kmMayon Volcano Natural ParkMonument12 kmTabaco ChurchMonument10 kmMayon Planetarium and Science ParkMuseum13 kmLegazpiStation16 kmDaragaStation18 kmTravesia GuinobatanStation22 kmTabaco PortFerry port9.7 kmLegazpiPlace18 kmDaragaPlace18 kmGuinobatanPlace24 kmTiwiPlace22 kmSanto DomingoPlace6.7 kmTabacoPlace9.6 km
Postal codes
0900–0909
Getting to Bacacay
Bicol International AirportDRP
24 kmVirac AirportVRC
55 kmNaga AirportWNP
65 kmLegazpiRailway station
16 kmDaragaRailway station
18 kmTravesia GuinobatanRailway station
22 kmTabaco PortSan Andres · Virac Port
9.7 kmPlaces near Bacacay
Places with a climate like Bacacay
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bacacay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bacacay.
What is the hottest month in Bacacay?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bacacay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bacacay?
October is the wettest month with about 322 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bacacay?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Bacacay?
Bacacay has 10 postal codes: 0900–0909.