Bicol Region, Philippines
Bulan
Bulan is a city in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 106,919 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population106,919
Local time17:53
12.67° N, 123.88° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4706October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month229mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bulan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:2311 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 15:48Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
229 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
75 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Bulan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 98%
Today23 Oct30°26°10.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°13.3 mm
Sun25 Oct30°24°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°23°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°6.1 mm
Wed28 Oct27°24°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°1 mm
Sun1 Nov29°23°3.5 mm
When to go to Bulan
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 | 57 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 47 | 53 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 235 | 146 | 105 | 75 | 109 | 138 | 205 | 181 | 204 | 229 | 298 | 313 |
| Wet days | 27 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Bulan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bulan
Outdoors around Bulan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Valley ViewViewpoints
2.5 kmManta BowlDive site
19 kmNature around Bulan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bulan
Earthquakes around Bulan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950146magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record61within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 120 km
7.1Palapag 9 km ↗1996 · 139 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 131 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 141 km
Tropical storms · Bulan
C4Typhoon Kammuri (2019)63 km · 213 km/hC5Typhoon Nock-Ten (2016)93 km · 222 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)46 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Nangka (2009)65 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Higos (2008)83 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Frankie (1999)66 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Faith (1998)80 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Ann (1996)80 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Manny (1993)23 km · 194 km/hC4Typhoon Skip (1988)100 km · 185 km/hC3Typhoon Phyllis (1987)60 km · 157 km/hC5Typhoon Nina (1987)83 km · 269 km/hTSTropical Storm Ida (1986)91 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)26 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Roger (1982)59 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)35 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Lee (1981)64 km · 130 km/hC3Typhoon Hazen (1981)92 km · 111 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Sorsogon State University-Bulan CampusUniversity or college · founded 1993
Towns and villages around Bulan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ponod1 kmRufino Gerona1 kmFabrica1.2 kmSan Juan Bag-o1.7 kmLayoan2.5 kmOyango3 kmTugbagnon3.1 kmInararan3.5 kmBago4 kmCalomagon4.1 kmBeguin4.1 kmNasuhi4.2 kmSan Juan4.7 kmUtabi5 kmBiyul5.1 kmBognog6.1 kmNamo6.1 kmMatarais6.5 kmSan Juan Daan6.5 kmSan Francisco6.8 kmSan Ramon7.3 kmPinagnomhan7.4 kmDanao7.7 kmJamorawon7.8 kmButag7.9 kmCabogoan8.8 kmLapinig8.8 kmInalapan8.9 kmPawic9.2 kmGate9.2 kmSabang9.4 kmMatutuyan9.4 kmLanipga9.6 kmBiton9.8 kmPinamangonan9.8 kmPalate9.8 kmBiton9.8 kmGuruyan10 kmBical11 kmMorinab11 kmBulauan11 kmQuezon11 kmSan Isidro12 kmGinangra12 kmCasini12 kmDolos12 kmPangpang12 kmGabao13 kmMoring13 kmLipata13 kmBatang13 kmLaboy14 kmSiuton14 kmBanban14 kmTugas14 kmBangtohan14 kmCanamalag14 kmGibalon14 kmSalvacion15 kmSisigon15 km
Bulan from above
Around Bulan17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake AguingayNature23 kmTicao IslandNature25 kmSablayan IslandNature23 kmBagatao IslandNature19 kmTinacos IslandNature19 kmMalazimbo IslandNature21 kmBatan Island, Bicol RegionNature22 kmMount BulusanMountain22 kmManta BowlDive site19 kmPort of BulanFerry port1.0 kmPort of San JacintoFerry port19 kmIrosinPlace17 kmJubanPlace23 kmMatnogPlace25 kmMagallanesPlace18 kmSan JacintoPlace19 kmMonrealPlace23 km
Postal code
4706
Getting to Bulan
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBT
43 kmBicol International AirportDRP
54 kmCatarman National AirportCRM
85 kmPort of BulanPort of San Jacinto
1 kmPort of San JacintoPort of Bulan
19 kmPlaces near Bulan
Places with a climate like Bulan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bulan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bulan.
What is the hottest month in Bulan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bulan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bulan?
October is the wettest month with about 229 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bulan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Bulan?
The postal code of Bulan is 4706.