Ilocos, Philippines
Bacarra
Bacarra is a town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 32,734 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population32,734
Local time12:04
18.25° N, 120.61° EElevation 19 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2916October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month150mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bacarra at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 17:3011 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 15:59Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
554 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
13 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby2+
within 11 km
Weather in Bacarra
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 74%
Today24 Oct29°26°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct28°25°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°
Tue27 Oct31°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°26°
Thu29 Oct31°26°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°27°
Sat31 Oct31°26°1 mm
Sun1 Nov29°27°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov29°26°0.5 mm
When to go to Bacarra
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 | 59 | 61 | 65 | 62 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 52 | 59 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 206 | 332 | 471 | 554 | 400 | 150 | 76 | 33 |
| Wet days | 19 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Bacarra
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bacarra
More museums: Museo de Bacarra
Outdoors around Bacarra
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
St. Anne Parish ChurchViewpoints
0.1 kmVintar Recreation Water ParkWater parks
3.3 kmUPV-ERGATESCamp sites
5.4 kmNature around Bacarra
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bacarra
Earthquakes around Bacarra
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950266magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record40within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 84 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 52 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 26 km
6.5Pagudpud 22 km ↑1981 · 60 km
Tropical storms · Bacarra
TSTropical Storm Peilou (2026)75 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Usagi (2024)97 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Yinxing (2024)36 km · 157 km/hTSTropical Storm Kompasu (2021)62 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm of 20 July 2018 (2018)75 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Krosa (2013)45 km · 148 km/hC2Typhoon Mitag (2007)52 km · 139 km/hC3Typhoon Dan (1999)61 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)36 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Beth (1996)82 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Abel:beth (1996)6 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Yunya (1994)17 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)37 km · 111 km/hC2Typhoon Ed (1990)43 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Angela (1989)66 km · 213 km/h
Towns and villages around Bacarra
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tubburan0.5 kmPasñga0.5 kmPacis0.5 kmDuripes0.5 kmCalioet0.5 kmSan Miguel1.4 kmSan Francisco1.4 kmSan Ambrocio1.4 kmLazo1.4 kmBaranio1.4 kmLibtong1.4 kmSanta Rosa1.6 kmBani1.9 kmPasiocan2 kmCadenglaan2 kmCabaruan2 kmBuyon2.1 kmBangsiril2.1 kmPurarig2.2 kmSangil2.2 kmTeppang2.2 kmPandayocan2.2 kmCalutit2.2 kmSan Alberto2.2 kmApaleng2.3 kmBarit2.3 kmPulangi2.3 kmSaguel2.4 kmTepang2.4 kmCurarig2.5 kmCasili2.5 kmCorocor2.7 kmParang2.7 kmBugas2.8 kmGanagan3 kmCabruan3 kmTumucalao3.1 kmBaldias3.1 kmTalatal3.4 kmNuestra Señora de la Paz3.4 kmDuripis3.4 kmSanta Catalina3.4 kmSan Ciriaco3.4 kmSan Antonio3.4 kmNuestra Señora de la Merced3.4 kmCabulalaon3.4 kmCabusiigan3.6 kmLubong3.6 kmDilaan3.7 kmManarang3.7 kmCabulalaan3.7 kmDichai3.8 kmNambaran3.9 kmBarbor3.9 kmSanta Veronica4 kmDibua4.1 kmPaninaan4.1 kmBabayugan4.2 kmÑgibab4.2 kmBulangon4.2 kmMalampa4.2 kmPungto4.3 kmPait4.5 kmPipias4.5 kmCarusipan4.5 kmCadaratan4.5 kmSan Manuel4.6 kmSan Benigno4.6 kmCarad4.6 kmDoro4.6 kmVintar4.6 kmCoaoacan4.6 kmMadiladig4.6 kmCabisuculan4.7 kmPila4.7 kmNagapungan4.8 kmMadiladig4.8 kmParut4.9 kmPasagui5 kmVira5 km
Bacarra from above
Around Bacarra15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Padsan RiverNature12 kmLaoag Water ReservoirNature3.7 kmPaoay LakeNature17 kmKaangrian FallsNature21 kmPaoay Lake National ParkNature17 kmGuisit RiverNature15 kmMonroe IslandNature13 kmBacarra ChurchMonument0.3 kmSarrat ChurchMonument11 kmLaoagPlace6.4 kmBatac CityPlace23 kmDingrasPlace19 kmPasuquinPlace8.9 kmPaoayPlace23 kmSarratPlace11 km
Postal code
2916
Getting to Bacarra
Laoag International AirportLAO
12 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
137 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
190 kmPlaces near Bacarra
Places with a climate like Bacarra
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bacarra?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bacarra.
What is the hottest month in Bacarra?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bacarra?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bacarra?
August is the wettest month with about 554 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bacarra?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Bacarra?
The postal code of Bacarra is 2916.