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Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

Payao

Payao is a town in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 33,156 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population33,156
Local time18:34
7.59° N, 122.80° EElevation 10 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code7008
The year in Payaoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month235mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Payao at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in April

Coolest month25°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

206 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

59 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

May

Weather in Payao

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°27°4.6 mm
Tue27 Oct30°27°2.9 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°3.6 mm
Thu29 Oct30°27°2.1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°3 mm
Sat31 Oct28°26°10.2 mm
Sun1 Nov29°26°7 mm
Mon2 Nov30°26°1.4 mm
Tue3 Nov30°26°5.3 mm
Wed4 Nov29°26°2.5 mm

When to go to Payao

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score444648474138394139394143
High29°29°29°29°29°28°28°28°28°28°29°29°
Low25°25°26°26°26°26°25°26°26°26°26°26°
Rain (mm)775985104200291281270245235206112
Wet days211818182427262624272827
Sea29°29°29°30°30°30°29°29°29°29°30°29°

What's on in Payao

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

Outdoors around Payao

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

CaveCamp sites
5.8 km

Nature around Payao

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 Payao

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Payao

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Kalamansig 63 km ←2010 · 142 km
7.5Olutanga 75 km ↘2010 · 103 km
7.4Lapuyan 5 km ↖1955 · 40 km
7.3Lebak 73 km ←2010 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Payao

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

Payao from above

Postal code

7008

Getting to Payao

Pagadian AirportPAG
77 km
Zamboanga International AirportZAM
110 km
Dipolog AirportDPL
128 km
GuicamFerry port
17 km
HulahulaFerry port
17 km

Places near Payao

Places with a climate like Payao

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Payao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Payao.
What is the hottest month in Payao?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Payao?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Payao?
November is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Payao?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 29°C.
What is the postal code of Payao?
The postal code of Payao is 7008.