Western Visayas, Philippines
Escalante
Escalante is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 97,050 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population97,050
Local time01:29
10.84° N, 123.50° EElevation 26 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month212mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Escalante at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:2511 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:34Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
212 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
76 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby8+
within 63 km
Weather in Escalante
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct29°25°4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°6.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°4 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°4.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°4.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°10.3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°12.7 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°25°3.5 mm
When to go to Escalante
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 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 41 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 40 | 46 | 51 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 166 | 119 | 89 | 76 | 116 | 142 | 160 | 132 | 159 | 212 | 252 | 236 |
| Wet days | 24 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Escalante
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Escalante
47 km
Saint Joseph the Worker Chapel
57 km
Bernardino Jalandoni House MuseumBuilt 1908
57 km
Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House
57 km
Angel Araneta Ledesma Ancestral House
57 km
Hofileña Ancestral HouseBuilt 1962
58 km
Jose Corteza Locsin Ancestral HouseMuseum39 km
Hacienda Rosalia
Museum59 km
Tana Dicang HouseBuilt 1872Outdoors around Escalante
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Balay ni TsololotViewpoints
0.2 kmManga CampCamp sites
0.7 kmLivestock HouseViewpoints
0.7 kmDavid Kindle FireCamp sites
0.9 kmNature around Escalante
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Escalante
Earthquakes around Escalante
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195087magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record61within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 126 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 75 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 117 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 99 km
Tropical storms · Escalante
C4Typhoon Kalmaegi (2025)36 km · 130 km/hC3Typhoon Phanfone (2019)96 km · 176 km/hC1Typhoon Tokage (2016)29 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Jangmi (2014)99 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Wukong (2012)36 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Son-Tinh (2012)83 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Roke (2005)68 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2004)44 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Kajiki (2001)44 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Lingling (2001)22 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)34 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Zack (1995)55 km · 167 km/hC4Typhoon Axel (1994)85 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Owen (1994)44 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Nell (1993)47 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Kyle (1993)76 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Thelma (1991)66 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mike (1990)35 km · 194 km/hTSTropical Storm Vanessa (1988)66 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Norris (1986)71 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)95 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Agnes (1984)92 km · 185 km/hC3Typhoon Nelson (1982)23 km · 148 km/h
Universities and research institutes
State University of Northern Negros-EscalanteUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Escalante
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Balintawak0.1 kmHacienda San Antonio1.3 kmJonobjonob1.5 kmHacienda Fé2.4 kmAlimango2.5 kmMacabug2.9 kmWashington2.9 kmLibo3 kmBaldoza3 kmSan Pablo3.5 kmNilocon3.6 kmHacienda Leonor4.1 kmCervantes4.3 kmHacienda Cisco4.4 kmSan Francisco4.4 kmBinabong4.8 kmMabini5.2 kmTamlang5.2 kmHacienda Orbesa5.5 kmDian-ay5.6 kmCagay5.6 kmSambulon5.8 kmSan Vincente5.8 kmTunga5.8 kmPaitan5.9 kmBateria6 kmBanquerohan6 kmCacido6 kmLañgub6.1 kmCansimbug6.1 kmEscalante6.1 kmDanao6.2 kmHacienda Moro6.3 kmPlaridel6.4 kmHacienda Jesus6.5 kmBato6.7 kmHacienda Cristobal6.8 kmHacienda Santo Rosario7 kmValdez7 kmMaitum7.1 kmCogon7.2 kmLibertad7.2 kmVito7.2 kmLibertad7.4 kmLañgub7.4 kmGeneral Luna7.4 kmHacienda Cogon7.4 kmHacienda Santa Ana7.4 kmBuenavista7.6 kmTamlang Viejo7.7 kmLuna7.7 kmOgtongon7.8 kmBinabongal8 kmRum8.2 kmTinubagan8.4 kmRizal8.5 kmHacienda Esperanza8.6 kmHacienda Talusan8.7 kmGuintangan8.9 kmCalimanco9 kmBolanon9 kmBinabongo9.2 kmHacienda Labilabi9.2 kmLopez Jaena9.3 kmSan Jose9.5 kmDanao Sugar Central9.5 kmJapitan9.7 kmPula9.7 kmHacienda Isabela9.8 kmRizal10 kmSagahan10 kmBlas Daco11 kmPanalsagon11 kmBairan11 kmNew Sagay11 kmHacienda Bitoon11 kmTabaao12 kmHacienda San Lorenzo12 kmLabilabi12 kmHacienda Amparo12 km
Escalante from above
Around Escalante19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bagunbanua IslandNature7.9 kmPangahuyan IslandNature4.5 kmAlimango IslandNature4.6 kmLanob IslandNature4.6 kmNabutaan IslandNature4.9 kmPanalsalon ReefNature6.8 kmMandalaganMountain34 kmSilayMountain30 kmSicaba diotay PeakMountain30 kmSicaba dacu PeakMountain29 kmMount SolitarioMountain4.8 kmDanaoFerry port6.3 kmEscalante PortFerry port7.0 kmSagayPlace14 kmCadizPlace25 kmTobosoPlace14 kmParaisoPlace16 kmBolanonPlace9.0 kmMabiniPlace5.2 km
Getting to Escalante
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCD
53 kmMactan Cebu International AirportCEB
79 kmIloilo International AirportILO
110 kmDanaoTabuelan Port
6.3 kmEscalante PortTabuelan Port
7 kmPlaces near Escalante
Places with a climate like Escalante
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Escalante?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Escalante.
What is the hottest month in Escalante?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Escalante?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Escalante?
October is the wettest month with about 212 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Escalante?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.