Western Visayas, Philippines
Oton
Oton is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 99,920 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population99,920
Local time04:48
10.69° N, 122.47° EElevation 4 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5020October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month244mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Oton at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:40 · 17:3011 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:15Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
244 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
29 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby9+
within 11 km
Weather in Oton
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 16 km/h · humidity 92%
Today23 Oct28°26°12 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°14.5 mm
Sun25 Oct27°24°15.3 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct32°25°1 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°6.8 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°3.9 mm
When to go to Oton
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 | 50 | 49 | 55 | 49 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 48 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 42 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 153 | 269 | 328 | 359 | 276 | 244 | 155 | 87 |
| Wet days | 20 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Oton
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Oton
Outdoors around Oton
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
AquaFun - Robinsons PaviaWater parks
1.3 kmIloilo Golf Driving RangeGolf courses
1.5 kmVertex Bouldering IloiloClimbing
2.2 kmIloilo Adventure CentralClimbing
2.2 kmWaterWorld IloiloWater parks
2.4 kmBundulanViewpoints
3.4 kmNature around Oton
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Oton
Earthquakes around Oton
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195088magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record46within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Libertad 2 km ↙1990 · 134 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 23 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 111 km
6.5Sipalay 24 km ↑1951 · 81 km
Tropical storms · Oton
C4Typhoon Kalmaegi (2025)66 km · 130 km/hC5Typhoon Rai (2021)66 km · 204 km/hC1Typhoon Tokage (2016)79 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Haiyan (2013)80 km · 269 km/hTSTropical Storm Wukong (2012)62 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Hagibis (2007)93 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Roke (2005)58 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Chanthu (2004)34 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Kajiki (2001)70 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Lingling (2001)67 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)93 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Zack (1995)59 km · 167 km/hC1Typhoon Owen (1994)37 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Nell (1993)76 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Thelma (1991)48 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mike (1990)88 km · 176 km/hC2Typhoon Norris (1986)48 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Marge (1986)55 km · 93 km/hC3Typhoon Nelson (1982)56 km · 139 km/h
Towns and villages around Oton
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sambaludan1.1 kmPakiad1.1 kmKalam-isan1.1 kmKagbang1.1 kmKadingle-an1.1 kmKabolo-an1.1 kmLambuyao1.3 kmSan Nicolas2.6 kmSan Antonio2.6 kmBita2.8 kmCagbang2.9 kmBuray2.9 kmAlegre3.1 kmBotong3.3 kmSanta Rita3.5 kmCalamisan3.7 kmTagbak3.9 kmKabanbanan4.5 kmTrapiche4.6 kmMambog4.7 kmSanto Niño Sur4.8 kmSanto Niño Norte4.8 kmSanta Cruz4.8 kmSanta Monica5.3 kmAbilay5.3 kmSan Isidro5.3 kmSanto Tomas5.4 kmPakiad5.9 kmAtabayan6.3 kmBaroc6.3 kmSan Isidro6.4 kmMambug6.4 kmJebaoan6.4 kmPolopingan6.8 kmKabolo-an6.8 kmRizal6.8 kmMonoson6.8 kmJibao-an7 kmTabucan7 kmSantiago7 kmSan Antonio7 kmMandurriao7.4 kmSipitan7.7 kmBatuan Ylaya7.7 kmCadinglian7.7 kmPandac7.9 kmCabuluan7.9 kmBaluarte7.9 kmMolo7.9 kmBalabag8.1 kmBaguiñgin8.1 kmCadolonan8.3 kmSan Juan8.4 kmNamocon8.4 kmBatuan Ylaud8.9 kmCordova8.9 kmNapnapan9 kmSanta Clara9.3 kmSambag9.5 kmPagsanga-an9.5 kmGuinobatan9.5 kmGuihaman9.5 kmCari Menor9.5 kmCari Mayor9.5 kmBagumbayan9.6 kmTambong9.6 kmSan Miguel9.7 kmBitas9.9 kmBinaliuan Menor9.9 kmTaro9.9 kmParara9.9 kmCansilayan9.9 kmCanabuan9.9 kmAlupidian9.9 kmIloilo9.9 kmBayuco10 kmBarosong10 kmSanto Niño10 kmCapuling10 kmSo-oc10 km
Oton from above
Around Oton29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Batiano RiverNature1.1 kmIloilo RiverNature12 kmVilla BeachNature4.3 kmSiete PecadosNature24 kmGuimarasNature18 kmNaburot IslandNature15 kmAve Maria IslandNature17 kmBalud IslandNature20 kmJaro BelfryMonument9.7 kmCelso Ledesma HouseMonument11 kmArroyo FountainMonument10 kmLopez Heritage HouseMonument10 kmLizares Mansion (Iloilo City)Monument10 kmOld Capitol Building of IloiloMonument10 kmIloilo City Central Business DistrictMonument11 kmPlaza LibertadMonument11 kmCamiña Balay Nga BatoMuseum4.5 kmNational Museum Western VisayasMuseum10 kmIloilo Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum8.6 kmMuseum of Philippine Economic HistoryMuseum11 kmOld Iloilo Prison BuildingMuseum10 kmIloiloFerry port11 kmIloilo Fastcraft TerminalFerry port11 kmIloiloPlace9.9 kmPaviaPlace12 kmBuenavistaPlace17 kmJordanPlace14 kmLeganesPlace16 kmSanta BarbaraPlace16 km
Postal code
5020
Getting to Oton
Iloilo International AirportILO
16 kmBacolod-Silay International AirportBCD
60 kmRoxas AirportRXS
105 kmIloiloJordan RORO Port
11 kmIloilo Fastcraft TerminalFerry port
11 kmPlaces near Oton
Places with a climate like Oton
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oton.
What is the hottest month in Oton?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Oton?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oton?
October is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Oton?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Oton?
The postal code of Oton is 5020.