Western Visayas, Philippines
Balasan
Balasan is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 35,193 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population35,193
Local time09:51
11.47° N, 123.09° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5018October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month270mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Balasan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 17:2511 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:13Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in June
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
270 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
80 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby8+
within 103 km
Weather in Balasan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 76%
Today27 Oct29°27°8.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°27°10.3 mm
Thu29 Oct29°27°9.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°7 mm
Sat31 Oct28°26°8.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°26°
Mon2 Nov28°26°7.4 mm
Tue3 Nov28°26°7.5 mm
Wed4 Nov29°27°4.4 mm
Thu5 Nov29°28°2.1 mm
When to go to Balasan
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 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 66 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 42 | 47 | 53 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 157 | 100 | 93 | 80 | 130 | 166 | 178 | 136 | 171 | 270 | 339 | 279 |
| Wet days | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Balasan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Balasan
Outdoors around Balasan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Balisong Hill View PointViewpoints
2.3 kmNature around Balasan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Balasan
Earthquakes around Balasan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195079magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record63within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Libertad 2 km ↙1990 · 133 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 117 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 128 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 129 km
Tropical storms · Balasan
Towns and villages around Balasan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Zaragoza0.8 kmSalvacion0.8 kmManacolod0.8 kmMamhut Sur0.8 kmMalico0.8 kmBacolod0.8 kmCamambugan0.8 kmMaayao1 kmBalantian1.5 kmCubay2.2 kmCabalic2.6 kmTingguian2.8 kmIpil2.8 kmNalumsan3 kmMonserrat3.4 kmBolo3.5 kmMalbog3.9 kmPanian4 kmPani-an4.1 kmLibertad4.2 kmManhut4.3 kmLawis4.4 kmMambot4.4 kmClarita4.4 kmLangon4.7 kmBatuan4.8 kmTupas5 kmBulak5.2 kmLonoy5.3 kmTabuan5.4 kmLumbia5.4 kmTacbuyan5.6 kmQuiasar5.7 kmSanta Ana5.8 kmGimamanay5.9 kmMandulao5.9 kmAlapasco6 kmHimamanay6 kmQuiasan6.1 kmTansa6.1 kmCalañgag6.3 kmDaanbanua6.3 kmBatad6.5 kmPaon6.8 kmCanuan6.8 kmCalapdan6.8 kmSan Roque7 kmBulaqueña7.2 kmBotogon7.2 kmBayuyan7.2 kmCauayan7.3 kmEstancia7.3 kmTanza7.4 kmEmbarcadero7.5 kmGogo7.5 kmDayhagan7.7 kmPutian7.9 kmCabagohon8 kmTarong8.1 kmBayhagagan8.3 kmPantalan8.3 kmAbong8.5 kmGuinticaan8.8 kmBanban8.9 kmCabagohan8.9 kmCabilao9.6 kmLoguingut9.6 kmBarosbos10 kmBinon-an11 kmManlot11 kmCanas11 kmGuinticgan11 kmBayas11 kmMadanlog11 kmTamangi11 kmAlinsolong11 kmCabilao Grande12 kmTanao12 kmBinuluangan12 kmBancal12 km
Balasan from above
Around Balasan15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bayas IslandNature11 kmHimamylan IslandNature10 kmManipulon IsletNature10 kmMagosipal IsletNature9.6 kmPangalan IsletNature8.6 kmBinuluangan IslandNature11 kmTabugon PeakMountain14 kmPort of EstanciaFerry port7.7 kmPort of EstanciaFerry port7.9 kmCarlesPlace12 kmEstanciaPlace7.3 kmSan DionisioPlace22 kmBatadPlace6.5 kmPilarPlace10 kmPresident RoxasPlace18 km
Postal code
5018
Getting to Balasan
Roxas AirportRXS
39 kmBacolod-Silay International AirportBCD
78 kmKalibo International AirportKLO
81 kmPort of EstanciaLuguingot
7.7 kmPort of EstanciaBatangas · Polambato Port, Bogo City, Cebu
7.9 kmPlaces near Balasan
Places with a climate like Balasan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balasan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balasan.
What is the hottest month in Balasan?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Balasan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balasan?
October is the wettest month with about 270 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balasan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Balasan?
The postal code of Balasan is 5018.