Bicol Region, Philippines
Palanas
Palanas is a town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 28,133 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population28,133
Local time13:40
12.15° N, 123.92° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code5404October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month243mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Palanas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:2311 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:09Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
243 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
67 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
June
Weather in Palanas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 24 km/h · humidity 84%
Today23 Oct30°27°10.3 mm
Sat24 Oct28°26°12.7 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°19 mm
Mon26 Oct29°27°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°27°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°9.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°28°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°28°2 mm
Sun1 Nov29°28°1 mm
When to go to Palanas
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 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 48 | 54 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 195 | 128 | 90 | 67 | 118 | 163 | 227 | 192 | 226 | 243 | 299 | 300 |
| Wet days | 25 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Palanas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Palanas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Palanas
Earthquakes around Palanas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950134magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record65within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Palapag 9 km ↗1996 · 144 km
6.9Bogo 16 km ↗2025 · 112 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 26 km
6.6Bobon 14 km ↓1988 · 73 km
Towns and villages around Palanas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Canjaoas1.3 kmAntonino2 kmSiguinon2.3 kmSanta Cruz3.1 kmNipa3.4 kmTarima3.6 kmMalibas3.7 kmNapocnod4.2 kmLipata4.4 kmBacagan4.7 kmTagom5.5 kmManticaan5.6 kmGaed5.7 kmBodong6 kmNabangig6.1 kmBuenaflor6.2 kmBontod6.4 kmPeña6.6 kmPuyao7.1 kmKabanoyoan7.3 kmSan Antonio7.3 kmBantigue7.3 kmPoctol7.4 kmBalantay7.5 kmMiabas7.6 kmSalvacion7.6 kmCalabad7.9 kmBacagan8.2 kmSuba8.3 kmDimasalang8.5 kmMongajay8.6 kmCadulan8.8 kmCatiquian8.9 kmIntusan8.9 kmMalarang9.6 kmPawican9.6 kmBuracan9.7 kmMongajay9.8 kmSalvacion9.8 kmRizal9.8 kmMiabas9.8 kmMaanahao9.8 kmIntosan9.8 kmCrossing9.8 kmBontolan9.8 kmArado9.8 kmAntipolo9.8 kmBusngalan10 kmMaanahaw10 kmSan Isidro10 kmBalucawi11 kmLiong11 kmBanajao11 kmCanjulosan11 kmAbaca11 kmBalucauc12 kmMalobago13 kmCadulawan13 kmBuyag13 kmSan Rafael13 kmUson Uson13 kmNadawisan13 kmDungon13 kmPinangapugan13 kmGahit14 kmPinangapogan14 kmCalpi14 kmCainyaman14 kmPanicijan14 kmKandamal14 kmBusay15 kmArado15 kmBuenavista15 kmPalobandera15 kmPulot15 kmBadling15 kmSurosulangan15 km
Palanas from above
Around Palanas14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cudao IslandNature9.9 kmDestacado IslandNature25 kmDeagan IslandNature13 kmMatabao IslandNature23 kmMagcaraguit IslandNature16 kmHamoraon IslandNature15 kmCataingan Ferry TerminalFerry port18 kmTagapul-anFerry port28 kmUsonPlace17 kmCatainganPlace18 kmDimasalangPlace8.5 kmBulanPlace59 kmMasbatePlace41 kmCapulPlace42 km
Postal code
5404
Getting to Palanas
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBT
40 kmCalbayog AirportCYP
68 kmCatarman National AirportCRM
87 kmCataingan Ferry TerminalPolambato Port, Bogo City, Cebu
18 kmTagapul-anFerry port
28 kmPlaces near Palanas
Places with a climate like Palanas
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palanas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palanas.
What is the hottest month in Palanas?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Palanas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palanas?
October is the wettest month with about 243 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Palanas?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in January at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Palanas?
The postal code of Palanas is 5404.