Bicol Region, Philippines
Bonga
Bonga is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,566. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population6,566
Local time09:38
13.28° N, 123.76° EElevation 160 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month362mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bonga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 17:2311 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · 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 month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
362 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
172 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby3+
within 14 km
Weather in Bonga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 20 km/h · humidity 78%
Today23 Oct29°25°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°9.3 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°12.4 mm
Mon26 Oct29°24°1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°12.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°2.9 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°4.9 mm
When to go to Bonga
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 | 56 | 54 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 52 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 442 | 308 | 241 | 213 | 178 | 176 | 220 | 172 | 245 | 362 | 547 | 679 |
| Wet days | 28 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Bonga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bonga
Outdoors around Bonga
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Albay Park and WildlifeZoos
0.9 kmCosta MonteCamp sites
1.5 kmMayon Golf CourseGolf courses
2.7 kmCamp 1 New Lidong TrailCamp sites · 641 m
4 kmMayon SkylineViewpoints
4.3 kmHilltopViewpoints
12 kmNature around Bonga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bonga
Earthquakes around Bonga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950151magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record61within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 95 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 83 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 106 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 145 km
Towns and villages around Bonga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Fernando0.8 kmBinitayan1.6 kmSan Roque1.8 kmMisericordia2.3 kmGindi2.4 kmGubat2.5 kmSan Andres3 kmSan Juan3.2 kmUson3.5 kmTambogñon3.5 kmSan Pablo3.5 kmLagñaton3.5 kmCagbulacao3.5 kmBuwang3.5 kmBariw3.5 kmBanao3.5 kmSogoa3.5 kmBasud Vinisitahan3.6 kmSan Roque3.8 kmBayandong3.8 kmSan Jose3.8 kmBayhay3.9 kmBacacay3.9 kmBacalayon4 kmBalete4 kmGajo4.1 kmSan Francisco4.2 kmCalayucay4.3 kmLindon4.8 kmMalilipot4.8 kmSanta Teresa4.9 kmCabasan5 kmBusdac5 kmIgang5.1 kmMalobago5.2 kmSanto Niño5.2 kmSanta Misericordia5.2 kmSanto Domingo5.4 kmLibog5.4 kmSan Pedro5.4 kmTogawi5.5 kmSan Antonio5.5 kmSanta Cruz5.6 kmCajugutan5.6 kmBolano5.6 kmSan Isidro5.7 kmCawayan5.9 kmSan Isidro6.5 kmSan Lorenzo6.7 kmPadang6.7 kmPili6.8 kmBanao6.8 kmBagnabong7.2 kmBunga7.2 kmSalvacion7.3 kmAola7.5 kmMatana7.5 kmBaranghauon8.3 kmTagas8.3 kmNahapunan8.7 kmBuyuhan8.7 kmPinagbobong8.7 kmBigaa9 kmOnglo9 kmTabaco9.2 kmMiliroc9.5 kmMatagbac10 kmBoring10 kmNamantao10 kmMasaguimsim10 kmArimbay10 kmBuhatan10 kmBonga10 kmManaet10 kmAgnas11 kmSan Vicente11 kmTambac11 kmPanal11 kmMatagbac11 kmSan Joaquin11 km
Bonga from above
Around Bonga28 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mayon Volcano Natural ParkNature8.4 kmBusay Falls, Bicol RegionNature14 kmCagraray IslandNature12 kmSula IslandNature7.8 kmMasaguimsim IslandNature9.3 kmBuguias Island, Bicol RegionNature6.7 kmManaet IslandNature8.5 kmNamantao IslandNature9.5 kmMayon VolcanoMountain8.4 kmMalinao VolcanoMountain22 kmNorth SummitMountain23 kmMount MasaragaMountain18 kmSouth SummitMountain22 kmMount IrigaMountain38 kmMayon Volcano Natural ParkMonument8.4 kmCagsawa RuinsMonument14 kmTabaco ChurchMonument9.4 kmMayon Planetarium and Science ParkMuseum9.4 kmLegazpiStation14 kmDaragaStation15 kmTravesia GuinobatanStation19 kmTabaco PortFerry port9.5 kmLegazpiPlace16 kmDaragaPlace15 kmGuinobatanPlace20 kmTiwiPlace22 kmSanto DomingoPlace5.3 kmTabacoPlace9.2 km
Getting to Bonga
Bicol International AirportDRP
21 kmVirac AirportVRC
59 kmNaga AirportWNP
63 kmLegazpiRailway station
14 kmDaragaRailway station
15 kmTravesia GuinobatanRailway station
19 kmTabaco PortSan Andres · Virac Port
9.5 kmPlaces near Bonga
Places with a climate like Bonga
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bonga.
What is the hottest month in Bonga?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bonga?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bonga?
October is the wettest month with about 362 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bonga?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.