Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Ballesteros
Ballesteros is a town in Cagayan Valley, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 34,562 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population34,562
Local time22:43
18.41° N, 121.52° EElevation 7 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code3516October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month290mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ballesteros at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 17:2811 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in June
Coolest month21°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
290 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
48 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby4+
within 85 km
Weather in Ballesteros
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 35 km/h · humidity 81%
Today22 Oct29°27°7.8 mm
Fri23 Oct29°27°
Sat24 Oct30°26°
Sun25 Oct29°26°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°
Tue27 Oct29°25°3 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°30.3 mm
Thu29 Oct28°27°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct27°26°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°19.1 mm
When to go to Ballesteros
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 | 60 | 64 | 69 | 62 | 38 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 47 | 52 | 57 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 25° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 134 | 74 | 48 | 59 | 151 | 176 | 195 | 208 | 225 | 290 | 344 | 207 |
| Wet days | 19 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| Sea | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
What's on in Ballesteros
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ballesteros
Nature around Ballesteros
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ballesteros
Earthquakes around Ballesteros
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950228magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record40within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Santa Ana 67 km ↑1979 · 95 km
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 124 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 138 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 72 km
Tropical storms · Ballesteros
C4Typhoon Usagi (2024)34 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Yinxing (2024)21 km · 222 km/hC4Typhoon Doksuri (2023)56 km · 194 km/hTSTropical Storm Kompasu (2021)37 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm of 20 July 2018 (2018)93 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Son-Tinh (2018)99 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Noul (2015)85 km · 241 km/hC3Typhoon Krosa (2013)33 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Cimaron (2013)52 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Nanmadol (2011)60 km · 222 km/hC2Typhoon Mitag (2007)46 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon Damrey (2005)55 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Melor (2003)45 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Bopha (2000)46 km · 83 km/hC3Typhoon Dan (1999)23 km · 185 km/hC5Typhoon Ivan (1997)55 km · 185 km/hC2Typhoon Abel:beth (1996)66 km · 139 km/hC5Typhoon Sally (1996)93 km · 259 km/hTSTropical Storm Yunya (1994)64 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Tasha (1993)88 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Seth (1991)67 km · 93 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)68 km · 157 km/hC2Typhoon Ed (1990)79 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Becky (1990)62 km · 111 km/hC4Typhoon Angela (1989)54 km · 232 km/hC5Typhoon Lynn (1987)65 km · 167 km/hC3Typhoon Hal (1985)94 km · 157 km/hC4Typhoon Clara (1981)75 km · 222 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Quezon Colleges of the NorthUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Ballesteros
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Centro East0.9 kmCentro West1 kmCabuluan East2.1 kmSanta Cruz2.1 kmCabuluan West2.8 kmAmmubuan2.8 kmCabaritan East2.9 kmFugu3.8 kmCabaritan West3.8 kmMabuttal West3.9 kmMabuttal East4 kmPayagan West4.6 kmPalloc4.9 kmBaran5.3 kmBagu5.4 kmBaran5.5 kmSanta Filomena5.7 kmFilomena6.1 kmNanabuan6.1 kmBanga6.4 kmPayagan East6.5 kmBulala Norte6.5 kmAlinunu6.9 kmCentro7 kmZitanga7.4 kmCanayon7.4 kmNabagan7.4 kmBanguian7.4 kmAbulug7.5 kmBulala Sur7.5 kmPagga7.8 kmBatubatu8 kmLasila8.1 kmNaguilian8.3 kmWawang8.5 kmSan Agustin8.5 kmCatuguran8.7 kmNabbauangan8.8 kmFugu9 kmCamarugan9.4 kmCanayun9.5 kmKanapawan9.6 kmDana-ili9.6 kmAguanta9.8 kmSanto Tomas9.9 kmBinalan10 kmGubu10 kmGuiddam10 kmLinao10 kmSirit10 kmCalub10 kmPagappo10 kmSimayung11 kmInuan11 kmYrao11 kmSiguiran11 kmNararagan12 kmDucan12 kmCalapawan12 kmCacaluan12 kmLucban12 kmMinanga12 kmColonia Number Two12 kmTayak12 kmCabayu13 kmCalog Sur13 kmColonia13 kmCurva13 kmCabagaoan13 kmBunig13 kmLibertad13 kmSan Juan13 kmSantelmo13 kmBangag14 kmPinili14 kmPlaza14 kmCagaman14 kmPunta14 kmTalog14 kmZinarag14 km
Ballesteros from above
Around Ballesteros11 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
3516
Getting to Ballesteros
Tuguegarao AirportTUG
89 kmLaoag International AirportLAO
107 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
167 kmAparri PortCalayan Island Port
13 kmEagle Ferry TerminalFerry port
19 kmPlaces near Ballesteros
Places with a climate like Ballesteros
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ballesteros?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ballesteros.
What is the hottest month in Ballesteros?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Ballesteros?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ballesteros?
October is the wettest month with about 290 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ballesteros?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 25°C.
What is the postal code of Ballesteros?
The postal code of Ballesteros is 3516.