Ilocos, Philippines
Bantay
Bantay is a town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 37,088 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population37,088
Local time23:45
17.58° N, 120.39° EElevation 15 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2727October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month190mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bantay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 17:3311 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:24Next 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 May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
757 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
5 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby3+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Bantay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%
Today22 Oct29°26°6.2 mm
Fri23 Oct28°25°15.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°3.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct32°26°
Thu29 Oct29°27°3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°
When to go to Bantay
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 | 67 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 55 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 267 | 335 | 545 | 757 | 495 | 190 | 47 | 5 |
| Wet days | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Bantay
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bantay
Outdoors around Bantay
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
BaluarteZoos
2.1 kmtempViewpoints
4.2 kmOld Quirino BridgeViewpoints
5.9 kmNature around Bantay
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bantay
Earthquakes around Bantay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days7magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950186magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record39within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 46 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 32 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 137 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 87 km
Tropical storms · Bantay
TSTropical Storm Peilou (2026)24 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ma-On (2022)91 km · 93 km/hC2Typhoon Khanun (2017)17 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Nanmadol (2004)44 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)46 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Beth (1996)33 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Abel:beth (1996)72 km · 139 km/hTSTropical Storm Yunya (1994)56 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)41 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Becky (1990)62 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Nancy (1982)55 km · 148 km/h
Universities and research institutes
St. Paul College of Ilocos SurUniversity or college · founded 1905
Towns and villages around Bantay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Caopat0.6 kmTaguipuro0.6 kmSan Julian0.6 kmSal-lacong0.6 kmPuroc a Dacquel0.6 kmCuta0.6 kmBulag0.6 kmBalaleng0.6 kmBayubay Norte0.9 kmBallangac1.1 kmVigan1.1 kmCacaldingan1.2 kmBuquig1.2 kmBayubay Sur1.6 kmCapangpangan1.6 kmSagpat1.8 kmNalasin1.8 kmGuimod1.8 kmCabaroan1.9 kmAyusan Norte2 kmSan Julian North2.1 kmSan Julian Sur2.1 kmAggay2.1 kmSan Vicente2.1 kmCabaroan Laud2.3 kmBulag West2.4 kmCabaruan2.5 kmBongotokan2.5 kmCabalangegan2.6 kmMira2.6 kmNagsangalan2.6 kmLubong2.7 kmBantaoay2.7 kmCaoayan2.7 kmBusiing Sur2.7 kmPaoa2.8 kmAyusan Sur2.8 kmBeddeng Laud2.8 kmPus Pus2.8 kmBahet3 kmSinabaan3.1 kmOra3.1 kmBeddeng Daya3.2 kmBusiing Norte3.2 kmPangada3.2 kmPatac3.2 kmCapangdanan3.2 kmPudoc Sur3.2 kmCabittaogan3.3 kmCamangaan3.3 kmUrdas3.4 kmTamorong3.4 kmPantay Daya3.4 kmAnonang Minor3.4 kmSanta Catalina3.4 kmNaguilian3.5 kmCabuloan3.5 kmPudoc North3.5 kmGalawaan3.6 kmSimmanglay3.6 kmSimaay3.6 kmSagneb3.6 kmBusiing Centro3.6 kmBelen3.6 kmTamag3.6 kmRugsuanan3.6 kmSinabaan3.6 kmCabalangan3.7 kmAnonang Mayor3.8 kmPantay Laud3.8 kmRaois3.9 kmOtol3.9 kmPuro3.9 kmPagbacsayan3.9 kmCapariaan4 kmParatong4.2 kmSubec4.2 kmBulala4.2 kmSan Ildefonso4.2 kmBulag Sentro4.3 km
Bantay from above
Around Bantay20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National ParkNature14 kmCassamata Hill National ParkNature25 kmPinget IslandNature12 kmMasbate ShoalNature18 kmLapog ShoalNature19 kmSouthwest ShoalNature19 kmNorth ShoalNature22 kmSalomague Island, IlocosNature23 kmSouth Peak BulagaoMountain15 kmNorth Peak BulagaoMountain15 kmViganMonument1.1 kmSyquia MansionMonument1.5 kmAyusan–Paoa BridgeMonument2.3 kmFather Burgos HouseMuseum1.1 kmViganPlace1.1 kmNarvacanPlace21 kmCaoayanPlace2.7 kmCabugaoPlace24 kmSan JuanPlace19 kmSan VicentePlace2.1 km
Postal code
2727
Getting to Bantay
Laoag International AirportLAO
67 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
143 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
162 kmPlaces near Bantay
Places with a climate like Bantay
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bantay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bantay.
What is the hottest month in Bantay?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bantay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bantay?
August is the wettest month with about 757 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bantay?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Bantay?
The postal code of Bantay is 2727.