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Bicol Region, Philippines

Balatan

Balatan is a town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 31,069 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population31,069
Local time01:52
13.32° N, 123.23° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4436
The year in Balatanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month286mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Balatan at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in April

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

286 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

80 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

June

Monuments nearby3+

within 35 km

Weather in Balatan

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Rain · wind 24 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct30°27°7.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°8.5 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°10 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°9.7 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°
Fri30 Oct28°25°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°0.5 mm

When to go to Balatan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565652464138363638414653
High27°28°29°30°30°29°29°29°29°29°28°28°
Low24°24°25°26°26°26°26°26°26°26°25°24°
Rain (mm)1551178088148202284232290286305285
Wet days282524202426302829302930
Sea26°26°27°28°30°30°30°29°29°29°28°27°

What's on in Balatan

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

Monuments and museums in Balatan

All monuments

Outdoors around Balatan

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

Lake Bato ViewpointViewpoints
0.5 km
Arbin Beach ResortCamp sites
4.7 km
Buenamera BeachCamp sites
11 km

Nature around Balatan

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 Balatan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balatan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 131 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 49 km
6.6Santa Cruz 5 km ↘1954 · 106 km
6.5San Fernando 7 km ←1971 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Balatan

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

Balatan from above

Postal code

4436

Getting to Balatan

Naga AirportWNP
30 km
Bicol International AirportDRP
53 km
Virac AirportVRC
109 km
BaaoRailway station
21 km
IrigaRailway station
22 km

Places near Balatan

Places with a climate like Balatan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balatan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balatan.
What is the hottest month in Balatan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Balatan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balatan?
October is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balatan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Balatan?
The postal code of Balatan is 4436.