Calabarzon, Philippines
Taal
Taal is a town in Calabarzon, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 61,559 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population61,559
Local time17:25
13.88° N, 120.92° EElevation 42 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4208October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month238mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Taal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 17:3311 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:00Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
238 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
15 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby4+
within 0.6 km
Weather in Taal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 76%
Today23 Oct29°27°0.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°0.8 mm
Sun25 Oct30°27°
Mon26 Oct30°27°5.3 mm
Tue27 Oct30°27°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°10.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°27°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°2 mm
Sun1 Nov30°26°1 mm
When to go to Taal
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 | 56 | 53 | 48 | 42 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 46 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 23 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 115 | 217 | 319 | 266 | 256 | 238 | 143 | 81 |
| Wet days | 24 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Taal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Taal
0.2 km
Taal BasilicaBuilt 1878
0.4 km
Our Lady of Caysasay ChurchBuilt 1639
0 km
Taal Municipal Hall
0.6 km
Agoncillo–Mariño HouseMore museums: Don Gregorio Agoncillo Mansion · Galleria Taal · name = Leon and Galicano Apacible Museum
Outdoors around Taal
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Bat nestViewpoints
0.2 kmCasa BasiliensisViewpoints
1.3 kmMaculot CampsiteCamp sites · 715 m
2.2 kmBisa Bayside ResortCamp sites
2.3 kmRockport Dive SiteDive site
5.7 kmDive SiteDive site
7.6 kmDive SiteDive site
9.5 kmDriftwood Aqua Sports and Dive ShopDive site
11 kmNature around Taal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Taal
Earthquakes around Taal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950262magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record76within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Paluan 21 km ←1972 · 87 km
7.1Puerto Galera 13 km →1994 · 42 km
6.7Hukay 16 km ↓2021 · 29 km
6.7Abra de Ilog 6 km ↑1956 · 48 km
Tropical storms · Taal
Universities and research institutes
Rizal College of Taal, Inc.University or college
Towns and villages around Taal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Niogan0.2 kmCaysasay0.4 kmTatlong Maria0.4 kmPook0.6 kmVolcan0.8 kmSanta Lucia0.8 kmPansol0.8 kmPansipit0.8 kmIrucan0.8 kmImamao0.8 kmSeiran0.8 kmTierra Alta0.9 kmLemery1 kmIpil1.1 kmBalisong1.2 kmIba1.6 kmBotong1.6 kmPalanas1.8 kmIlog1.8 kmLatag1.9 kmHalang2 kmLaing2.3 kmEmanao2.4 kmJalang2.4 kmSanta Tereza2.5 kmTampos2.5 kmMahabang Lodlod2.5 kmCawit2.7 kmSan Luis2.9 kmTulo2.9 kmMalinis3.2 kmHipit3.3 kmTaliba3.3 kmCalayaan3.4 kmDulangan3.4 kmAyao-iyao3.4 kmBotol3.4 kmCarasuche3.4 kmLaguili3.5 kmSinturisan3.6 kmCalampan3.7 kmBalangon3.7 kmTubigan3.7 kmBolbok3.8 kmTalon4 kmLuntal4 kmBuli4 kmBagong Tubig4.1 kmApacay4.1 kmIgoigo4.1 kmSan Jose4.2 kmCultihan4.3 kmBangin4.5 kmBihis4.6 kmAbiacao4.8 kmSampa4.8 kmOlicasto4.8 kmCoral Na Munti4.9 kmBucal5 kmMalaue5.1 kmSinipian5.1 kmMaabud5.1 kmCubamba5.1 kmCahilan5.2 kmTungal5.4 kmBanoyo5.5 kmDita5.5 kmPacifico5.6 kmPook5.6 kmMunlawin5.6 kmAbelo5.6 kmBonlio5.7 kmCalangay5.7 kmMalang Balahibo5.9 kmSambat5.9 kmTambo5.9 kmMatingain5.9 kmMalue5.9 kmAgnos5.9 kmBalibago6 km
Taal from above
Around Taal29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Pansipit RiverNature1.4 kmTaal LakeNature15 kmCalumpang RiverNature21 kmcrater lake on Volcano IslandNature17 kmLigpo IslandNature7.0 kmVolcano IslandNature16 kmVulcan PointNature16 kmNapayung IslandNature21 kmMount MacolodMountain14 kmMount SungayMountain31 kmMount PanayMountain18 kmTaal VolcanoMountain17 kmMount MaburgosMountain33 kmVolcano IslandMountain16 kmRockport Dive SiteDive site5.7 kmDive SiteDive site7.6 kmDive SiteDive site9.5 kmTaal BasilicaMonument0.2 kmOur Lady of Caysasay ChurchMonument0.4 kmTaal Municipal HallMonumentunder 100 mAgoncillo–Mariño HouseMonument0.6 kmLoclocFerry port9.3 kmTalagaFerry port16 kmLemeryPlace1.0 kmSan JosePlace4.2 kmBalayanPlace22 kmCalacaPlace13 kmAgoncilloPlace6.3 kmBauanPlace13 km
Postal code
4208
Getting to Taal
Ninoy Aquino International AirportMNL
71 kmSubic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFS
124 kmClark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRK
150 kmLoclocFerry port
9.3 kmTalagaFerry port
16 kmPlaces near Taal
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taal.
What is the hottest month in Taal?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Taal?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taal?
October is the wettest month with about 238 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Taal?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Taal?
The postal code of Taal is 4208.