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Polanco
Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

Polanco

Polanco is a town in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 40,485 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population40,485
Local time00:01
8.53° N, 123.36° EElevation 15 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code7106
The year in Polancoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month278mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr

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

Polanco at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in May

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthOctober

278 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

78 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

June

Monuments nearby1+

within 15 km

Weather in Polanco

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct30°26°13.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°7.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°26°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°26°4 mm
Tue27 Oct31°25°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°6.4 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°24°14.1 mm

When to go to Polanco

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495153534035363737394246
High27°27°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°28°
Low24°24°25°25°26°25°25°25°25°25°25°25°
Rain (mm)1418678106160279238219247278348215
Wet days191613122425262826292827
Sea27°27°27°28°29°29°29°29°29°29°29°28°

What's on in Polanco

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

Monuments and museums in Polanco

All monuments

Outdoors around Polanco

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

Glorious FantasylandTheme parks
1.2 km
D-TWOCamp sites
12 km
D-ONECamp sites
12 km

Nature around Polanco

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 Polanco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Polanco

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.4Lapuyan 5 km ↖1955 · 100 km
7.3Tabid 5 km ↖1984 · 61 km
6.9Tabina 18 km ↘1978 · 135 km
6.9Gutalac 30 km ↑1978 · 110 km

Towns and villages around Polanco

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

Polanco from above

Postal code

7106

Getting to Polanco

Dipolog AirportDPL
8 km
Labo AirportOZC
66 km
Pagadian AirportPAG
79 km
DipologCebu Pier 3 · Dumaguete · Oslob
4.9 km
DapitanCebu Pier 1 · Dumaguete · Manila Pier 4 · Siaton
12 km

Places near Polanco

Places with a climate like Polanco

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Polanco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Polanco.
What is the hottest month in Polanco?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Polanco?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Polanco?
October is the wettest month with about 278 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Polanco?
The sea is warmest in June at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Polanco?
The postal code of Polanco is 7106.