Central Visayas, Philippines
Bantayan
Bantayan is a town in Central Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 87,394 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population87,394
Local time01:27
11.17° N, 123.72° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6052October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month241mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bantayan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 17:2511 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:09Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
241 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
68 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby8+
within 158 km
Weather in Bantayan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 81%
Today23 Oct30°27°6.5 mm
Sat24 Oct28°27°14.7 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°11.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°28°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°27°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°10.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°27°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°10.2 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°12.7 mm
When to go to Bantayan
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 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 45 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 47 | 52 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 143 | 105 | 82 | 68 | 104 | 151 | 171 | 137 | 178 | 241 | 290 | 242 |
| Wet days | 25 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Bantayan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bantayan
Outdoors around Bantayan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Kota ParkTheme parks
0.5 kmHilltop, M.Y. VillageViewpoints
0.9 kmParadiso Beach CampsiteCamp sites
2.8 kmCamp SawiViewpoints
3.6 kmLUTAK KANGWAYANCamp sites
5.8 kmNature around Bantayan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bantayan
Earthquakes around Bantayan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195082magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 150 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 42 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 142 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 105 km
Tropical storms · Bantayan
C3Typhoon Phanfone (2019)69 km · 176 km/hC1Typhoon Tokage (2016)25 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Wukong (2012)47 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Utor (2006)71 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Roke (2005)92 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2004)36 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Nepartak (2003)79 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Koni (2003)85 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Kajiki (2001)45 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Rumbia (2000)73 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Faith (1998)93 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)31 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Ann (1996)81 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Zack (1995)66 km · 148 km/hC4Typhoon Axel (1994)60 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Owen (1994)88 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Nell (1993)70 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Kyle (1993)64 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Thelma (1991)42 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Skip (1988)93 km · 194 km/hTSTropical Storm Vanessa (1988)51 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Ida (1986)82 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)52 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Agnes (1984)48 km · 185 km/hC3Typhoon Nelson (1982)55 km · 148 km/h
Towns and villages around Bantayan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Suba0.3 kmTicad0.4 kmBinaobao0.8 kmBantigue1.7 kmMojon2.1 kmSan Juan2.1 kmSungko2.2 kmDaniligan2.3 kmBasaon2.9 kmOboob3.2 kmSulangan3.4 kmGuiwanon3.6 kmKabangbang3.7 kmKangkaibe4.4 kmBalidbid5 kmBaud5.2 kmMaricaban5.3 kmBaigad5.8 kmSillon6 kmBito6 kmPutian6.1 kmHumayhumay6.4 kmPatao6.6 kmTamiao6.7 kmKamping7.4 kmKabac7.9 kmOcoy7.9 kmPooc7.9 kmAtop-atop8.2 kmKodia8.5 kmTalisay8.9 kmHilotongan9.1 kmSanta Fe9.2 kmBotigues9.7 kmKaongkod9.8 kmLutungan9.9 kmHilantagaan10 kmBunakan11 kmCaballod11 kmSan Agustin11 kmMaat11 kmTinaan11 kmMaalat12 kmMalbago12 kmMancilang13 kmTarong13 kmDoong13 kmLuyong Baybay14 kmTalangnan14 kmTicad14 kmMadridejos14 kmPili15 kmKodia15 kmKangwayan15 km
Bantayan from above
Around Bantayan14 places to see, do and reach nearby
BantayanNature3.7 kmHilantagaan IslandNature11 kmBotique IslandNature9.7 kmHilotongan IslandNature8.9 kmSilionNature9.3 kmPanangatan Chico IsletNature0.6 kmBantayan Municipal WharfFerry port1.0 kmHagnayaFerry port26 kmMadridejosPlace14 kmSanta FePlace9.2 kmHilotonganPlace9.1 kmBotiguesPlace9.7 kmSagayPlace41 kmEscalantePlace44 km
Postal code
6052
Getting to Bantayan
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCD
88 kmMactan Cebu International AirportCEB
100 kmRoxas AirportRXS
116 kmBantayan Municipal WharfCadiz City Pier · Cadiz City Port
1 kmHagnayaFerry port
26 kmPlaces near Bantayan
Places with a climate like Bantayan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bantayan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bantayan.
What is the hottest month in Bantayan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Bantayan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bantayan?
October is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bantayan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Bantayan?
The postal code of Bantayan is 6052.