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Province of Zamboanga del Norte
Province of Zamboanga del Norte
Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

Galas

Galas is a small town in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,582 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population19,582
Local time01:01
8.56° N, 123.33° EElevation 5 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
The year in Galasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month276mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Galas at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in May

Coolest month25°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

276 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

74 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

June

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Galas

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct30°26°13.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°7.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°26°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°24°14.1 mm

When to go to Galas

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505254544136373738394347
High27°27°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°28°28°
Low25°25°25°26°26°26°25°26°25°25°25°25°
Rain (mm)1368274100152270232215242276346213
Wet days191613122425262826292827
Sea27°27°27°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°

What's on in Galas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Galas

All monuments

Nature around Galas

Nature in Philippines

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Galas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Galas

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.4Lapuyan 5 km ↖1955 · 102 km
7.3Tabid 5 km ↖1984 · 66 km
6.9Tabina 18 km ↘1978 · 138 km
6.9Gutalac 30 km ↑1978 · 108 km

Towns and villages around Galas

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Galas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Galas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Galas.
What is the hottest month in Galas?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Galas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Galas?
October is the wettest month with about 276 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Galas?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.