Bicol Region, Philippines
Pilar
Pilar is a town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 76,908 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population76,908
Local time13:51
12.92° N, 123.67° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4714October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month236mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pilar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 17:2211 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 16:31Next 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 month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
211 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
98 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Pilar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 75%
Today25 Oct29°25°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct31°25°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°
Wed28 Oct29°25°4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°3 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°3 mm
Sun1 Nov30°25°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov31°25°1 mm
Tue3 Nov28°25°3.5 mm
When to go to Pilar
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 | 55 | 56 | 53 | 47 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 46 | 52 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 220 | 152 | 112 | 98 | 123 | 144 | 211 | 176 | 213 | 236 | 300 | 332 |
| Wet days | 27 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Pilar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pilar
Outdoors around Pilar
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Firefly ViewViewpoints
2 kmNature around Pilar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pilar
Earthquakes around Pilar
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950133magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 119 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 118 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 108 km
6.6Tagapul-an 4 km ↙2020 · 111 km
Tropical storms · Pilar
C3Typhoon Molave (2020)66 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Kammuri (2019)27 km · 213 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)65 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Higos (2008)66 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Frankie (1999)83 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Yvette (1995)97 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Manny (1993)59 km · 194 km/hC4Typhoon Skip (1988)93 km · 185 km/hC3Typhoon Phyllis (1987)65 km · 157 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)59 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Roger (1982)69 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)62 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Lee (1981)43 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Kelly (1981)99 km · 65 km/h
Towns and villages around Pilar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Socnognan0.9 kmSalvacion0.9 kmLumbang0.9 kmLubiano0.9 kmLogñib0.9 kmEsmerada0.9 kmPoctol1.3 kmPineda1.3 kmPinagsalog1.3 kmPalanas1.3 kmCalpe1.3 kmBual1.3 kmSanta Fe1.8 kmCalongay1.9 kmOras2.1 kmCotacan2.9 kmBanate3 kmSeniepan3.2 kmSan Rafael3.8 kmPula4 kmAbas4.8 kmGinablan4.9 kmServilla4.9 kmSan Antonio5.5 kmSan Antonio5.6 kmDapdap6 kmTomaquip6 kmGura6.1 kmNapogan6.3 kmSan Jose6.5 kmOgod6.5 kmCabiguan6.7 kmMaguisa6.7 kmSan Roque6.8 kmAbucay7 kmPangpang7 kmManantel7.1 kmBayawas7.2 kmBayasong7.2 kmSan Vicente7.3 kmPanlatuan7.6 kmTuba7.9 kmPinamanaan7.9 kmParina7.9 kmCristo7.9 kmCabugao7.9 kmBanuangurang7.9 kmMaigabod8.2 kmCatamlagan8.4 kmTenagbac8.5 kmDonsol8.6 kmMillabas8.6 kmLipason8.7 kmUmapokapo8.8 kmMabini9.1 kmNugboc9.1 kmMalaya9.3 kmInang9.4 kmDangcalan9.6 kmPoctol9.6 kmHipanao9.7 kmCabigo-an9.7 kmCagbacong9.8 kmBantigui10 kmSuguian10 kmSan Isidro10 kmOrangñi10 kmGirawan10 kmBanban10 kmBaras10 kmBuenavista10 kmIbaogan11 kmEsperanza11 kmSan Jose11 kmPampang11 kmTiguib11 kmQuiparos11 kmMacalaya11 kmCaburacan11 kmPutiao12 km
Pilar from above
Around Pilar16 places to see, do and reach nearby
Punahuan IslandNature1.4 kmLabosay IslandNature3.2 kmMacaras IslandNature3.2 kmDoña Ana IslandNature3.2 kmPoldoc IslandNature7.5 kmSan Miguel Island (Masbate)Nature25 kmMayon VolcanoMountain37 kmLigñon HillMountain27 kmPort of PilarFerry port0.4 kmCastilla PortFerry port23 kmDonsolPlace8.6 kmCastillaPlace23 kmMagallanesPlace21 kmJovellarPlace18 kmBangkirohanPlace17 kmBascaronPlace20 km
Postal code
4714
Getting to Pilar
Bicol International AirportDRP
21 kmMoises R. Espinosa AirportMBT
62 kmNaga AirportWNP
86 kmPort of PilarAroroy · Masbate · Monreal Port
0.4 kmCastilla PortSan Isidro
23 kmPlaces near Pilar
Places with a climate like Pilar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pilar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pilar.
What is the hottest month in Pilar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pilar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pilar?
July is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pilar?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Pilar?
The postal code of Pilar is 4714.