Central Visayas, Philippines
Compostela
Compostela is a town in Central Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 58,178 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population58,178
Local time01:40
10.46° N, 124.01° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code6003October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month189mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Compostela at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 17:2411 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:08Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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 January
Wettest monthOctober
189 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
60 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 8 km
Weather in Compostela
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 86%
Today23 Oct31°26°9.9 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°10.1 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°13.1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°
Wed28 Oct29°25°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°10.3 mm
When to go to Compostela
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 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 66 | 44 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 47 | 52 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 113 | 80 | 62 | 60 | 100 | 144 | 164 | 137 | 166 | 189 | 156 | 150 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 25 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Compostela
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Compostela
Outdoors around Compostela
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Club Filipino Golf CourseGolf courses
2.6 kmDiscovery Hills - SRCDS TilhaongCamp sites
3 kmManyapyap GorgeViewpoints
4.5 kmMt. LanigidCamp sites
5.6 kmPacifica DiveDive site
15 kmAquaventure Whitetip Dive SupplyDive site
18 kmAquamundoDive site
18 kmDivers Point CebuDive site
19 kmNature around Compostela
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Compostela
Earthquakes around Compostela
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950131magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record64within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 65 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 79 km
6.8Anda 13 km →1990 · 108 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 102 km
Towns and villages around Compostela
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Canamucan0.8 kmLupa0.9 kmBasak0.9 kmCogon1.2 kmSan Osmeña1.5 kmGuinsay1.5 kmEstaca1.7 kmMagay1.9 kmTamiao2.1 kmTubigan2.5 kmCabadiangan2.9 kmBuluang3.2 kmMaslong3.3 kmCambayog3.3 kmKotkot3.5 kmBagalnga3.9 kmMagtagobtob4 kmMago4 kmBinalbagan4 kmKanlingo4.1 kmSandayong Sur4.7 kmCabadiangan4.9 kmSabang5 kmTabunok5 kmTagadoldol5.1 kmMangunoy5.1 kmKapioan5.1 kmJubay5.2 kmPanangban5.3 kmBasak5.7 kmManlayag5.8 kmMulao6.2 kmLataban6.2 kmLiloan6.3 kmLo-oc6.4 kmTuburan Sur6.9 kmIlaya6.9 kmTimobo7 kmBaliang7 kmSan Vicente7.1 kmSibacan7.3 kmLupa7.4 kmSanta Cruz7.4 kmCatarman7.5 kmKabungahan7.5 kmTiga7.5 kmTabla7.5 kmCogon-Cruz7.5 kmDanao7.5 kmSan Roque7.7 kmMulao8 kmYati8 kmGuinacot8.1 kmTilhaong8.3 kmPulgason8.3 kmLicos8.3 kmTayud8.4 kmSanta Rosa8.4 kmIbo8.4 kmTaboc8.7 kmSuba8.8 kmGaring8.8 kmKaputatan8.8 kmDanglag8.9 kmPolog8.9 kmLamac8.9 kmPitogo8.9 kmLanipga9.1 kmPanas9.1 kmCalero9.2 kmMalapoc9.2 kmDapdap9.3 kmLamak9.5 kmMadang-ngog9.5 kmJugan9.6 kmTolotolo9.9 kmCansaga9.9 kmMasaba9.9 kmMantija9.9 kmPanoypoy10 km
Compostela from above
Around Compostela19 places to see, do and reach nearby
MactanNature18 kmOlango IslandNature22 kmSulpa IsletNature24 kmBanilad ShoalsNature18 kmBabag IslandNature23 kmKawit IslandNature25 kmMount ManunggalMountain21 kmPacifica DiveDive site15 kmAquaventure Whitetip Dive SupplyDive site18 kmAquamundoDive site18 kmBagacay Point LighthouseMonument8.0 kmDanao CityFerry port7.6 kmPunta Engaňo Passenger TerminalFerry port16 kmCebu CityPlace20 kmLapu-Lapu CityPlace17 kmMandaue CityPlace18 kmConsolacionPlace10 kmLiloanPlace6.3 kmDanaoPlace7.5 km
Postal code
6003
Getting to Compostela
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEB
17 kmBohol-Panglao International AirportTAG
102 kmBacolod-Silay International AirportBCD
114 kmDanao CityConsuelo Port · Poro
7.6 kmPunta Engaňo Passenger TerminalSanta Rosa Port
16 kmPlaces near Compostela
Places with a climate like Compostela
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Compostela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Compostela.
What is the hottest month in Compostela?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Compostela?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Compostela?
October is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Compostela?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Compostela?
The postal code of Compostela is 6003.