Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Borongan
Borongan is a town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 71,431 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population71,431
Local time23:49
11.61° N, 125.43° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6800October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month290mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Borongan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:29 · 17:1811 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:02Next 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 August
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
486 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
167 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby2+
within 72 km
Weather in Borongan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 88%
Today22 Oct34°27°2 mm
Fri23 Oct32°26°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°14.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°14.3 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°23°21 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°9.3 mm
When to go to Borongan
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 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 49 | 41 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 39 | 43 | 48 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 486 | 365 | 288 | 195 | 186 | 217 | 210 | 167 | 198 | 290 | 468 | 559 |
| Wet days | 30 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Borongan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Borongan
Nature around Borongan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Borongan
Earthquakes around Borongan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950384magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record52within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Can-avid 16 km ↗1995 · 53 km
7.2Arteche 71 km ↗1975 · 120 km
7.1Palapag 9 km ↗1996 · 116 km
7.1Mapanas 17 km ↑1995 · 114 km
Tropical storms · Borongan
C1Typhoon Bualoi (2025)72 km · 100 km/hTSTropical Storm Megi (2022)80 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Phanfone (2019)62 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Kai-Tak (2017)77 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)52 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Higos (2008)59 km · 74 km/hC3Typhoon Utor (2006)35 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Roke (2005)97 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Nepartak (2003)88 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Koni (2003)74 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Rumbia (2000)57 km · 102 km/hC2Typhoon Faith (1998)26 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Ann (1996)52 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Axel (1994)80 km · 157 km/hC3Typhoon Phyllis (1987)52 km · 185 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)48 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Agnes (1984)61 km · 222 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Eastern Samar State UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1960
Towns and villages around Borongan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lo-om0.7 kmSongco0.9 kmBalud1 kmPinanag-an1 kmNaviyauan1 kmHindang1 kmCanmanongdong1 kmCanloterio1 kmCanaga1 kmCampisao1 kmCaliñgatñgan1 kmTaboc1.2 kmBato1.5 kmSabang1.6 kmMaybacong2.2 kmSoroc2.4 kmCanabong2.5 kmSohoton2.6 kmPepelitan2.8 kmCalico-an3.3 kmGendang3.4 kmCabong3.6 kmMinale3.6 kmLiboton4.4 kmBalaston4.5 kmLalawigan4.6 kmSan Jose4.8 kmNabiyawan4.9 kmBalacdas5 kmSan Mateo5 kmSiha5.2 kmMaypangdan5.3 kmLocso-on5.4 kmTabonan6.4 kmAndo6.5 kmCagbonga7 kmDivinubo7.3 kmPolangi7.6 kmSuribao7.7 kmSan Gabriel7.8 kmSan Saturnino8 kmNorth Suribao8 kmSouth Suribao8.6 kmCatadungan8.6 kmTamoso8.7 kmPunta Maria9 kmOmauas9.5 kmSanta Fe9.6 kmTumarog9.6 kmBanuyo10 kmCanhauay11 kmTagalag11 kmBugas11 kmCan-aga11 kmMaybocog12 kmMalobago12 kmSan Isidro13 kmLibas14 kmMaydolong14 kmPagbabangnan15 kmPamaragsangan15 km
Borongan from above
Around Borongan14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Andis IslandNature6.6 kmDivinubo IslandNature7.6 kmDalo IslandNature6.7 kmCandamat ReefNature2.2 kmMinaanod IslandNature23 kmMinasañgan IslandNature18 kmPort of Borongan CityFerry port1.5 kmSabangFerry port2.1 kmSan JulianPlace16 kmSulatPlace23 kmMaydolongPlace14 kmBalangkayanPlace17 kmOrasPlace59 kmVillarealPlace55 km
Postal code
6800
Getting to Borongan
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTAC
61 kmCalbayog AirportCYP
110 kmCatarman National AirportCRM
132 kmPort of Borongan CityFerry port
1.5 kmSabangPort of Ando
2.1 kmPlaces near Borongan
Places with a climate like Borongan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Borongan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Borongan.
What is the hottest month in Borongan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Borongan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Borongan?
January is the wettest month with about 486 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Borongan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Borongan?
The postal code of Borongan is 6800.