Bicol Region, Philippines
Masbate
Masbate is a city in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 104,011 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population104,011
Local time01:05
12.37° N, 123.62° EElevation 12 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5400October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month207mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Masbate at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 17:2411 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · 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 month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
207 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
56 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
How Masbate has grown
People living in the built-up area (27 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+442%18k in 1975 → 98k in 2025Weather in Masbate
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 89%
Today23 Oct29°26°8 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°19.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°25°18.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct31°26°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°26°11.2 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°19.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°3 mm
When to go to Masbate
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 | 56 | 57 | 54 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 53 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 170 | 104 | 85 | 56 | 114 | 142 | 212 | 175 | 197 | 207 | 255 | 255 |
| Wet days | 26 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Masbate
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Masbate
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
View to BuntodViewpoints
1.3 kmMangroves WalkwayViewpoints
4.5 kmNature around Masbate
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Masbate
Earthquakes around Masbate
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950107magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record67within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 144 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 145 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 67 km
6.6Bobon 14 km ↓1988 · 99 km
Tropical storms · Masbate
C1Typhoon Bualoi (2025)79 km · 111 km/hC3Typhoon Phanfone (2019)79 km · 176 km/hC4Typhoon Kammuri (2019)82 km · 213 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)82 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Nepartak (2003)68 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Rumbia (2000)65 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Frankie (1999)23 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Faith (1998)41 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Ann (1996)41 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Axel (1994)89 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Manny (1993)43 km · 194 km/hC3Typhoon Dot (1989)68 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Skip (1988)68 km · 185 km/hC3Typhoon Phyllis (1987)25 km · 157 km/hTSTropical Storm Ida (1986)53 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)58 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Ellen (1986)91 km · 83 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)72 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Lee (1981)59 km · 130 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Masbate CollegesUniversity or college
Osmeña CollegesUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Masbate
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pinamarobohan0.6 kmCangaliguia0.9 kmQuinamaligan1 kmDacu1.1 kmCagba1.4 kmPulangbato1.7 kmMatungao1.8 kmBantigue2.5 kmTugbo2.5 kmBoyog3.1 kmMayngaran3.7 kmCalpi4.6 kmUlilang4.6 kmMabunga4.7 kmCawayan5 kmLagasi5 kmMobo5.3 kmBilat5.5 kmBatuhan5.7 kmPasil6 kmNipa6.2 kmAmbo6.2 kmMacabobone6.2 kmOld Mobo6.2 kmPawa6.4 kmLumbang6.5 kmLayong6.5 kmBañadero6.5 kmUsab6.7 kmPalanog7 kmMandali7.1 kmCalulud7.2 kmTabog7.2 kmTalamban7.2 kmBulo7.6 kmLoyong Catongan7.9 kmBadiang8.7 kmUbo8.7 kmMabunga8.8 kmPinamalatican8.8 kmAnas9 kmUmabay9.1 kmTangay9.2 kmPayao9.3 kmGuinsabayan9.4 kmPanal9.6 kmMacabug9.8 kmCagay9.8 kmMalinta9.8 kmBugsayon9.9 kmLetrero9.9 kmBagacay10 kmLaguna10 kmMabunga10 kmSalvacion10 kmDacu10 kmBatang10 kmSagausawan11 kmCanjunday11 kmMaputat11 kmCanmaya11 kmCagay11 kmNajubgan11 kmBoro Banco11 kmTorril11 kmDiot11 kmOmidop12 kmBiong12 kmBuenavista12 kmSinalongan12 kmCosta Rica12 kmLubag12 kmDanao12 kmBadiang12 kmGumanoy13 kmMagdalena13 kmTomalestis13 kmTubingabi13 kmTagbon13 kmLourdes13 km
Masbate from above
Around Masbate14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
5400
Getting to Masbate
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBT
0.6 kmBicol International AirportDRP
83 kmCalbayog AirportCYP
105 kmMasbateCalbayog · Cebu Pier 1 · Lagundi Port · Lucena
1 kmLagundi PortMasbate
13 kmPlaces near Masbate
Places with a climate like Masbate
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Masbate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masbate.
What is the hottest month in Masbate?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Masbate?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masbate?
October is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Masbate?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Masbate?
The postal code of Masbate is 5400.