Bicol Region, Philippines
Donsol
Donsol is a town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 51,781 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population51,781
Local time14:36
12.91° N, 123.59° EElevation 6 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4715October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month217mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Donsol at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 17:2411 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:10Next 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 month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
205 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
83 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Donsol
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 21 km/h · humidity 81%
Today23 Oct29°27°7.3 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°13.2 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°13.5 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct28°25°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°
Sun1 Nov30°25°1.5 mm
When to go to Donsol
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 | 55 | 52 | 47 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 51 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 188 | 130 | 92 | 83 | 114 | 138 | 205 | 169 | 206 | 217 | 269 | 291 |
| Wet days | 27 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Donsol
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Donsol
Outdoors around Donsol
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Firefly ViewViewpoints
2 kmNature around Donsol
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Donsol
Earthquakes around Donsol
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950130magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record71within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 128 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 125 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 102 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 114 km
Tropical storms · Donsol
Towns and villages around Donsol
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tuba1.4 kmPinamanaan1.4 kmParina1.4 kmCristo1.4 kmCabugao1.4 kmSuguian1.4 kmSan Isidro1.4 kmOrangñi1.4 kmGirawan1.4 kmBanban1.4 kmDangcalan1.7 kmSan Roque1.9 kmOgod2.4 kmMalaya3.6 kmGura3.9 kmPampang4 kmServilla5.4 kmMaguisa5.5 kmBayawas5.8 kmGimagaan5.8 kmBanuangurang6 kmSan Antonio6 kmVinisitahan6.5 kmPula6.7 kmSan Jose6.9 kmSanta Fe6.9 kmTomaquip7.1 kmMabini7.9 kmSocnognan7.9 kmSalvacion7.9 kmLumbang7.9 kmLubiano7.9 kmLogñib7.9 kmEsmerada7.9 kmTinanogan8.1 kmHalangcao na Bato8.4 kmPoctol8.4 kmPineda8.4 kmPinagsalog8.4 kmPalanas8.4 kmCalpe8.4 kmBual8.4 kmPilar8.6 kmKabagao8.7 kmOras8.7 kmSibago8.7 kmSan Vicente8.8 kmHalabang Talaytay9.2 kmCalongay9.3 kmSeniepan9.5 kmCotacan9.6 kmSan Rafael9.6 kmMaharcan9.9 kmOrolaid10 kmBanate10 kmAbucay10 kmCabigo-an10 kmBaras11 kmCatamlagan11 kmAbas11 kmAlin11 kmSan Ramon11 kmSan Remo11 kmNapogan12 kmMaigabod12 kmSan Rafael12 kmBanuang Gurang12 kmSalvacion12 kmMaharoan12 kmPawala12 kmMalapoc12 kmSan Jose12 kmGinablan13 kmBayasong13 kmIbaogan13 kmDapdap13 kmSan Antonio14 kmMillabas14 kmUmapokapo14 kmPanlatuan14 km
Donsol from above
Around Donsol15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Doña Ana IslandNature6.7 kmPunahuan IslandNature9.7 kmLabosay IslandNature12 kmMacaras IslandNature12 kmBagababoyNature23 kmSan Miguel Island (Masbate)Nature21 kmLigñon HillMountain32 kmPort of PilarFerry port9.0 kmPort of Pio DuranFerry port21 kmPilarPlace8.6 kmPio DuranPlace21 kmJovellarPlace18 kmBangkirohanPlace23 kmBascaronPlace25 kmAanislagPlace22 km
Postal code
4715
Getting to Donsol
Bicol International AirportDRP
25 kmMoises R. Espinosa AirportMBT
60 kmNaga AirportWNP
83 kmPort of PilarAroroy · Masbate · Monreal Port
9 kmPort of Pio DuranMasbate · Port of Claveria
21 kmPlaces near Donsol
Places with a climate like Donsol
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Donsol?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Donsol.
What is the hottest month in Donsol?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Donsol?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Donsol?
July is the wettest month with about 205 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Donsol?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Donsol?
The postal code of Donsol is 4715.