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Cordillera, Philippines

Bakun

Bakun is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines, 1,143 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,399 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population15,399
Local time00:47
16.79° N, 120.66° EElevation 1,143 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2610
The year in Bakunweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month463mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Bakun at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in April

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

911 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

32 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 44 km

Weather in Bakun

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct26°18°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct25°17°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct27°16°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct24°19°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°18°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°17°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°18°1.5 mm

When to go to Bakun

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score676972695652504750576265
High22°23°24°25°25°25°24°24°24°24°24°22°
Low15°16°17°18°18°19°18°19°18°18°17°16°
Rain (mm)3234701965196589111,10272246312843
Wet days151312132427292928262121

What's on in Bakun

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

Monuments and museums in Bakun

All monuments

Outdoors around Bakun

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

Things to do
Carrot PeakViewpoints
5 km
Ganga CampsiteCamp sites
6.4 km
Licungan Camping GroundCamp sites
11 km

Nature around Bakun

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 Bakun

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bakun

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Bongabon 6 km ↗1990 · 135 km
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 83 km
6.9Canaoalan 4 km ↑1987 · 89 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 124 km

Towns and villages around Bakun

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

Bakun from above

Postal code

2610

Getting to Bakun

Cauayan AirportCYZ
117 km
Tuguegarao AirportTUG
148 km
Laoag International AirportLAO
155 km

Places near Bakun

Places with a climate like Bakun

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bakun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bakun.
What is the hottest month in Bakun?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Bakun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bakun?
July is the wettest month with about 911 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
What is the postal code of Bakun?
The postal code of Bakun is 2610.