Western Visayas, Philippines
Balen
Balen is a locality in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Population–
Local time17:46
10.99° N, 122.79° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month246mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan · Mar–Apr
Best: Jan · Mar–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Balen at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 17:2811 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 15:53Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Mar–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
246 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
64 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby8+
within 41 km
Weather in Balen
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 91%
Today23 Oct29°25°4.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°22.2 mm
Sun25 Oct28°24°9 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°2 mm
When to go to Balen
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 | 51 | 51 | 54 | 53 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 43 | 48 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 100 | 68 | 64 | 73 | 139 | 192 | 228 | 217 | 211 | 246 | 228 | 176 |
| Wet days | 20 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Balen
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Balen
Nature around Balen
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Balen
Earthquakes around Balen
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195074magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record55within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Libertad 2 km ↙1990 · 129 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 145 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 65 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 120 km
Towns and villages around Balen
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Belen0.9 kmAlakaygan0.9 kmSan Juan Crisostomo1.7 kmBalabag1.7 kmJuanico2.6 kmBularan2.6 kmBanate2.7 kmSan Carlos2.7 kmFuentes3 kmCarmelo3.5 kmPantalan3.5 kmMerced4.1 kmSanta Rita4.3 kmZona Sur4.3 kmSan Salvador4.6 kmAnilao4.9 kmLibertad5.2 kmZona Norte5.4 kmDungla-an5.7 kmTalokgañgan5.8 kmMagdalo6.2 kmLamboy6.4 kmSanto Domingo6.6 kmAnilao6.7 kmPalaypay6.7 kmMostro6.7 kmMedina6.7 kmManganese6.7 kmDangulaan6.7 kmCulub6.7 kmCag-an6.7 kmNatividad6.9 kmZalabag7 kmNueva Sevilla7.2 kmSanta Ana7.2 kmDe la Paz7.9 kmBarotac Viejo8.3 kmVista Alegre8.4 kmSan Miguel8.4 kmSan Lucas8.5 kmKamiros8.5 kmAgbatuan8.5 kmBobon8.5 kmSan Geronimo8.7 kmSan Florentino8.7 kmSan Antonio8.7 kmRizal8.7 kmLa Fortuna8.7 kmGeneral Luna8.7 kmCaligang8.7 kmCalifornia8.7 kmCalaigang8.7 kmBugnay8.7 kmBatuan8.7 kmCamiros8.8 kmLumbay9 kmBahinga9.1 kmPaliciawan9.5 kmBaras9.6 kmTiwi9.7 kmSerallo9.8 kmTinorian9.9 kmSan Francisco10 kmDelapeña10 kmTalisay11 kmVillarkayo11 kmNamatay11 kmSanto Rosario11 kmPalaciauan11 kmAliwe11 kmUgasan11 kmGuintes11 kmLamentao11 kmLicoan11 kmPotolan11 kmSan Antonio12 kmHibiot12 kmPuerto Princesa12 kmTulatula-an12 kmSan Juan12 km
Places near Balen
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Balen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balen.
What is the hottest month in Balen?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Balen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balen?
October is the wettest month with about 246 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balen?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.