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Cordillera, Philippines

Besao

Besao is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines, 1,393 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,315 (2024). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population6,315
Local time00:30
17.09° N, 120.86° EElevation 1,393 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2618
The year in Besaoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low23° / 16°
Rain this month348mm
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Besao at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in April

Coolest month12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

792 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

25 mm of rain

Weather in Besao

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°17°11.9 mm
Sat24 Oct23°17°3 mm
Sun25 Oct24°16°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct24°16°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°6.8 mm
Wed28 Oct24°17°3 mm
Thu29 Oct22°18°12.7 mm
Fri30 Oct23°18°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct25°16°1 mm

When to go to Besao

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score667480775652504750565961
High21°22°23°24°24°24°23°23°23°23°22°21°
Low12°13°14°15°16°16°17°17°16°16°15°13°
Rain (mm)25264913142150568379255734812338
Wet days13108101925272726242020

What's on in Besao

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

Outdoors around Besao

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

Things to do
Rock ClimbingClimbing
0.7 km
BunkerViewpoints · 1,630 m
1.7 km
Kiltepan CampsiteCamp sites · 1,625 m
1.8 km
Kiltepan PeakViewpoints · 1,638 m
1.9 km
Lake Danum CampsiteCamp sites
2 km

Nature around Besao

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 Besao

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Besao

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 48 km
6.9Canaoalan 4 km ↑1987 · 129 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 102 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 68 km

Towns and villages around Besao

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

Besao from above

Postal code

2618

Getting to Besao

Cauayan AirportCYZ
97 km
Tuguegarao AirportTUG
111 km
Laoag International AirportLAO
125 km

Places near Besao

Places with a climate like Besao

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Besao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Besao.
What is the hottest month in Besao?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Besao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Besao?
August is the wettest month with about 792 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Besao?
The postal code of Besao is 2618.