Bicol Region, Philippines
Tabaco
Tabaco is a city in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 140,779 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population140,779
Local time23:34
13.36° N, 123.73° EElevation 4 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4511October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month315mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tabaco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 17:2311 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:10Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
315 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
144 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby2+
within 13 km
How Tabaco has grown
People living in the built-up area (41 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+197%49k in 1975 → 146k in 2025Weather in Tabaco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct29°26°5.6 mm
Fri23 Oct30°26°4.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct28°25°7.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct26°26°8.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°24°9.7 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°3.5 mm
When to go to Tabaco
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 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 45 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 39 | 45 | 51 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 388 | 268 | 207 | 181 | 151 | 149 | 186 | 144 | 211 | 315 | 483 | 605 |
| Wet days | 28 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Tabaco
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tabaco
Outdoors around Tabaco
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Costa MonteCamp sites
1.5 kmCamp 1 New Lidong TrailCamp sites · 641 m
4 kmMayon SkylineViewpoints
4.3 kmMalinao Crater ViewpointViewpoints
6 kmNature around Tabaco
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tabaco
Earthquakes around Tabaco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950147magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record63within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 96 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 80 km
7.0San Andres 13 km ↗1973 · 102 km
6.6Bobon 14 km ↓1988 · 138 km
Tsunamis · Tabaco
C5Typhoon Yagi (2024)87 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Molave (2020)58 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Kammuri (2019)38 km · 213 km/hC5Typhoon Nock-Ten (2016)33 km · 222 km/hC4Typhoon Melor (2015)67 km · 194 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)21 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Nock-Ten (2011)77 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2011)87 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Kujira (2009)83 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Higos (2008)17 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Durian (2006)15 km · 232 km/hC4Typhoon Chanchu (2006)75 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Nida (2004)87 km · 241 km/hC4Typhoon Manny (1993)100 km · 194 km/hC2Typhoon Lewis (1993)69 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Roy (1988)60 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Nina (1987)88 km · 269 km/hTSTropical Storm Georgia (1986)93 km · 93 km/hC3Typhoon Faye (1985)87 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Roger (1982)55 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)89 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Lee (1981)78 km · 130 km/hC3Typhoon Hazen (1981)24 km · 111 km/hC1Typhoon Kelly (1981)50 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Forrest (1980)74 km · 93 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Tabaco CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1982
Towns and villages around Tabaco
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Baranghauon1 kmTagas1.2 kmAola1.7 kmTambac2 kmPanal2 kmMatagbac2 kmOnglo2.1 kmSan Carlos2.4 kmSan Lorenzo2.5 kmSan Isidro2.8 kmPinagbobong3.2 kmBariw3.3 kmSan Vicente3.7 kmMiliroc3.7 kmSugcad3.7 kmMatagbac3.8 kmTogawi3.9 kmBanag4 kmBalading4.3 kmSanta Cruz4.3 kmMalilipot4.5 kmAwang4.6 kmSanta Teresa4.7 kmBagnabong4.7 kmSan Francisco5 kmSan Jose5.3 kmMalinao5.4 kmTuliw5.5 kmBalete5.8 kmSan Miguel5.8 kmEstancia5.8 kmCabonturan5.9 kmBaybay5.9 kmSan Juan6 kmTulu6.1 kmBalza6.2 kmSan Antonio6.2 kmLabnig6.3 kmRawis6.4 kmSogoa6.5 kmBayhay7.1 kmLibod7.1 kmSagorong7.2 kmMatalipni7.2 kmSan Miguel7.2 kmTanawan7.6 kmBinitayan7.6 kmParat-oto7.8 kmJonop7.9 kmBoring7.9 kmOgob8 kmSugcad8 kmSan Roque8.4 kmGindi8.4 kmTabunturan8.4 kmUson8.5 kmTambogñon8.5 kmSan Pablo8.5 kmLagñaton8.5 kmCagbulacao8.5 kmBuwang8.5 kmBariw8.5 kmBanao8.5 kmKinastillohan8.6 kmTagoytoy8.8 kmBurabod8.9 kmAgnas9.1 kmBonga9.2 kmGubat9.4 kmBantayan9.5 kmBacacay9.6 kmCabasan9.7 kmBusdac9.7 kmSan Fernando10 kmTabigyan10 kmNaagas10 kmBacalayon10 kmIgang11 kmBasud Vinisitahan11 kmMalabog11 km
Tabaco from above
Around Tabaco27 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mayon Volcano Natural ParkNature13 kmBusay Falls, Bicol RegionNature22 kmSan Miguel Island (Philippines)Nature8.2 kmBuguias Island, Bicol RegionNature12 kmCagraray IslandNature16 kmSula IslandNature14 kmCagbulauan IslandNature23 kmMasaguimsim IslandNature15 kmMayon VolcanoMountain13 kmMalinao VolcanoMountain15 kmNorth SummitMountain16 kmMount MasaragaMountain15 kmSouth SummitMountain15 kmMount IrigaMountain32 kmTabaco ChurchMonument0.5 kmMayon Volcano Natural ParkMonument13 kmMayon Planetarium and Science ParkMuseum11 kmTravesia GuinobatanStation23 kmLegazpiStation23 kmDaragaStation23 kmTabaco PortFerry port0.6 kmLegazpiPlace24 kmDaragaPlace24 kmGuinobatanPlace24 kmTiwiPlace13 kmSanto DomingoPlace15 kmCamaligPlace21 km
Postal code
4511
Getting to Tabaco
Bicol International AirportDRP
28 kmNaga AirportWNP
56 kmVirac AirportVRC
57 kmTravesia GuinobatanRailway station
23 kmLegazpiRailway station
23 kmDaragaRailway station
23 kmTabaco PortSan Andres · Virac Port
0.6 kmPlaces near Tabaco
Places with a climate like Tabaco
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tabaco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tabaco.
What is the hottest month in Tabaco?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tabaco?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tabaco?
October is the wettest month with about 315 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tabaco?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Tabaco?
The postal code of Tabaco is 4511.