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Basilisa

Basilisa is a town in Caraga, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27,238 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now29°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population27,238
Local time00:51
10.00° N, 125.50° EElevation 1 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
The year in Basilisaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec44October
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month246mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Basilisa at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month25°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthOctober

246 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

133 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

June

Weather in Basilisa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Cloudy · wind 24 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°28°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct28°27°4.8 mm
Sun25 Oct28°27°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°7.2 mm
Tue27 Oct30°27°3.3 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct28°27°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct28°26°12.2 mm

When to go to Basilisa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545758574841393839444751
High26°26°27°27°28°28°28°29°28°28°27°27°
Low25°25°25°26°26°26°26°26°26°26°26°25°
Rain (mm)656405340221139146169133168246478611
Wet days282524222529292729302929
Sea27°27°28°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°

What's on in Basilisa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Basilisa

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

cffe amazone viewViewpoints
14 km

Nature around Basilisa

Nature in Philippines

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Basilisa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Basilisa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Anda 13 km →1990 · 92 km
6.8Cortes 56 km ↗1980 · 140 km
6.7Santa Monica 38 km ↗1957 · 86 km
6.6Cortes 25 km ↗1996 · 110 km

Tropical storms · Basilisa

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Basilisa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Basilisa from above

Getting to Basilisa

Surigao AirportSUG
27 km
Bancasi AirportBXU
117 km
Camiguin AirportCGM
120 km
BasilisaYabyaban
1.3 km
RoxasColumbos
1.3 km

Places near Basilisa

Places with a climate like Basilisa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Basilisa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Basilisa.
What is the hottest month in Basilisa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Basilisa?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Basilisa?
October is the wettest month with about 246 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Basilisa?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.