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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 42/100

Basco in August

Mixed · 42/100Beach 60/100
High / low28° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation342 mm28 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
20.45° N, 121.97° EElevation 23 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
When to goBasco · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42August
Best timeFeb–Apr
August: high / low28° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Basco averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 342 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 55%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 42/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Basco. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 18:23 local time, giving 12 h 51 min of daylight. Days shorten by 30 minutes over the month.

Why 42/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%66%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%58%

Beach score this month: 60/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Philippines's best in August

Where to go in August
Piagapo
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Piagapo

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
25°Aug high
27wet days
53score
Piagapo
Mankayan
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Mankayan

Cordillera
25°Aug high
29wet days
49score
Mankayan
Pualas
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Pualas

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
25°Aug high
28wet days
49score
Pualas
La Trinidad
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La Trinidad

Cordillera
22°Aug high
30wet days
47score
La Trinidad
·Questions

Basco in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Basco?

August scores 42/100 for Basco, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Basco in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 27°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Basco in August?

Basco receives about 342 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 28 days.

Can you swim in Basco in August?

The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.