Central Visayas, Philippines
Bala
Bala is a locality in Central Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Population–
Local time01:28
9.95° N, 123.45° EElevation 204 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month224mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Best: Jan–Feb · Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:2711 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:11Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
224 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
72 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby8+
within 75 km
Weather in Bala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 89%
Today23 Oct28°25°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct28°24°10.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°24°4.7 mm
Mon26 Oct29°23°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°23°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°23°7.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°22°15.1 mm
When to go to Bala
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 | 52 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 50 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 115 | 86 | 75 | 72 | 134 | 190 | 210 | 192 | 200 | 224 | 190 | 141 |
| Wet days | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Bala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bala
Nature around Bala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bala
Earthquakes around Bala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950121magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record57within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 73 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 121 km
6.8Anda 13 km →1990 · 138 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 27 km
Towns and villages around Bala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cabadiangan1.8 kmBuguil2 kmBatadbatad2.3 kmAgbalanga2.8 kmManga2.9 kmSalagmaya3 kmLanao3 kmLawaan3.4 kmBusay3.5 kmVive4 kmBugho4.1 kmGuiso4.2 kmTupas4.3 kmCandabong4.4 kmCanabuhon4.5 kmTomonoy4.8 kmCan-abuhon5.1 kmMalalay5.4 kmMoalboal5.6 kmCansuje5.7 kmCabil-isan5.7 kmAlcantara5.8 kmPolo5.8 kmTunga5.9 kmLibo-o5.9 kmCansalonoy5.9 kmTigbao5.9 kmPalanas6 kmMandalano6 kmBalabagon6 kmPoblacion East6 kmCapadulan6.1 kmButong6.2 kmIlaya6.4 kmButong6.4 kmLangin6.4 kmKabalaasnan6.6 kmPoblacion West6.8 kmSanticon6.9 kmTulon7 kmCansayahon7 kmKambanog7.1 kmTapong7.2 kmSan Isidro7.2 kmPalanas7.2 kmLinut-od7.3 kmBugas7.3 kmRonda7.4 kmCalagasan7.6 kmKambanug7.8 kmSanta Cruz7.8 kmBinatac7.9 kmSohoton7.9 kmManduyong8 kmMasa8 kmAlambijud8.1 kmAnajao8.2 kmBasdiot8.2 kmMalhiao8.3 kmKabatbatan8.3 kmLawaan8.5 kmTuble8.6 kmCandoling8.7 kmJandiliog8.7 kmLahumtabay8.8 kmBalaas8.8 kmTiguib8.9 kmDagatan9 kmConalum9 kmBanlot9.2 kmApo9.2 kmTabayag9.3 kmSaavedra9.6 kmKotkoton9.7 kmKangoha9.8 kmPawa9.8 kmKulabtingon9.9 kmKangaktol9.9 kmKanghalo9.9 kmAlawihao10 km
Places near Bala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bala.
What is the hottest month in Bala?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bala?
October is the wettest month with about 224 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bala?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.