Western Visayas, Philippines
Malay
Malay is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 64,723 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population64,723
Local time04:50
11.90° N, 121.91° EElevation 0 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5608October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month361mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Malay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:43 · 17:3211 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:17Next 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 May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
361 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
44 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 54 km
Weather in Malay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 27 km/h · humidity 86%
Today23 Oct29°27°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°6 mm
Sun25 Oct28°27°8.8 mm
Mon26 Oct29°27°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°9.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°26°14.7 mm
Fri30 Oct29°28°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°3.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°28°5.9 mm
When to go to Malay
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 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 46 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 49 | 54 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 44 | 49 | 58 | 184 | 355 | 410 | 384 | 371 | 361 | 268 | 175 |
| Wet days | 21 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Malay
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Malay
Outdoors around Malay
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mount Luho View PointViewpoints
1.3 kmKitecenter at Banana BaySurf spots
1.3 kmFairways and Bluewater Resort Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
1.6 kmAriel's PointViewpoints
2.6 kmIsland staffDive site
5.9 kmWhitebeach Divers and Loon Sunset BarDive site
6 kmBlue Mango Dive CenterDive site
6 kmWaterColors Boracay Diving Adventures - SouthDive site
6.2 kmNature around Malay
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Malay
Earthquakes around Malay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195063magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record74within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Libertad 2 km ↙1990 · 16 km
6.7Calatrava 9 km ←1970 · 80 km
6.3Caluya 32 km ↓1975 · 39 km
6.2San Jose 3 km ↑1988 · 106 km
Tropical storms · Malay
C3Typhoon Phanfone (2019)55 km · 194 km/hC3Typhoon Utor (2006)40 km · 185 km/hC1Typhoon Nepartak (2003)25 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Rumbia (2000)1 km · 93 km/hC2Typhoon Faith (1998)16 km · 139 km/hC4Typhoon Axel (1994)21 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Manny (1993)59 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Vanessa (1988)39 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)78 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Agnes (1984)63 km · 157 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)87 km · 93 km/h
Towns and villages around Malay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Panong1.2 kmCabulihan1.5 kmHabana2.4 kmSalong2.4 kmAngao3.6 kmBuenavista4.5 kmBanga4.6 kmPotol4.8 kmManoc-Manoc5.9 kmAlegria5.9 kmTagosip6.1 kmYapak6.1 kmCabangusan6.3 kmBorac6.4 kmBuruanga6.6 kmCaticlan6.6 kmUnion6.7 kmNamao6.8 kmRizal7.6 kmBalabag7.8 kmSabang8.5 kmPaquilawa9.3 kmBitaog9.5 kmTigum9.6 kmUnidos10 kmTolingon10 kmMasag12 kmAgbading13 kmHabana13 kmPaua13 kmSantander14 kmCubay14 kmGibong15 km
Malay from above
Around Malay16 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bugang RiverNature25 kmBoracayNature8.4 kmIlig Iligan BeachNature11 kmWhite Beach, Western VisayasNature6.9 kmCarabao Island, MimaropaNature18 kmIsland staffDive site5.9 kmWhitebeach Divers and Loon Sunset BarDive site6.0 kmBlue Mango Dive CenterDive site6.0 kmCaticlanFerry port5.3 kmCagban Jetty PortFerry port5.4 kmNabasPlace21 kmBuena SuertePlace20 kmBuruangaPlace6.6 kmLibertadPlace15 kmSan JosePlace19 kmBalabagPlace7.8 km
Postal code
5608
Getting to Malay
Godofredo P. Ramos AirportMPH
5.6 kmTugdan AirportTBH
50 kmKalibo International AirportKLO
56 kmCaticlanBulalacao · Cagban Jetty Port · Caluya · Odiongan
5.3 kmCagban Jetty PortCaticlan
5.4 kmPlaces near Malay
Places with a climate like Malay
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malay.
What is the hottest month in Malay?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Malay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malay?
October is the wettest month with about 361 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malay?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Malay?
The postal code of Malay is 5608.