Central Visayas, Philippines
Tanjay
Tanjay is a town in Central Visayas, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 84,593 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Population84,593
Local time04:51
9.52° N, 123.16° EElevation 10 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal codes6203–6204, 6209October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month195mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Best: Jan–Feb · Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tanjay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 17:2811 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:12Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
195 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
43 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby4+
within 34 km
Weather in Tanjay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 85%
Today23 Oct30°27°3.5 mm
Sat24 Oct28°27°19.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°27°14.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°27°4.8 mm
Tue27 Oct30°27°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°27°2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°27°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°14.2 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°17.6 mm
Sun1 Nov30°27°5.5 mm
When to go to Tanjay
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 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 37 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 47 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 70 | 54 | 43 | 50 | 103 | 166 | 174 | 168 | 172 | 195 | 142 | 94 |
| Wet days | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Tanjay
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tanjay
Outdoors around Tanjay
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
TorresViewpoints
1.2 kmPamplona Plantation Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
1.6 kmDreamland Nature and Adventure ParkZoos
2.3 kmNature around Tanjay
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tanjay
Earthquakes around Tanjay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950120magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record49within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Sagbayan 5 km ↘2013 · 113 km
6.8Nueva Valencia 5 km ↙1950 · 130 km
6.7Jimalalud 2 km ↑2012 · 54 km
6.5Sipalay 24 km ↑1951 · 98 km
Tropical storms · Tanjay
Universities and research institutes
Villaflores CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1952
Towns and villages around Tanjay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Taboc1.1 kmOpao2.1 kmLuka2.9 kmMaralag3 kmMalatapay3.9 kmNovallas3.9 kmTabla4.2 kmPolo4.6 kmAzagra4.9 kmPalanas5.7 kmOkiot5.7 kmSanta Rita5.7 kmBasang6.1 kmSanta Cruz6.1 kmFlorentina6.3 kmBusuang6.3 kmPamplona6.5 kmBioos6.6 kmNuevo6.6 kmBais7 kmTalungon7.2 kmTacgahan7.2 kmJugno7.3 kmDewey8 kmCanlargo8 kmJantianon8.1 kmKambuilao8.2 kmNaiba8.5 kmJanayjanay8.5 kmCansipit8.5 kmCancawas8.5 kmPanam-angan8.7 kmPanalaan8.7 kmManlipac8.7 kmLooc8.7 kmLa Paz8.7 kmDansulan8.7 kmConsolacion8.7 kmCapiñahan8.7 kmCambanjao8.7 kmCalasgaan8.7 kmRosario8.9 kmSilab9 kmAmlan9.1 kmBais9.2 kmMedalla Milagrosa9.2 kmCambaguio9.3 kmEast Pilen9.8 kmBasac9.8 kmTamogon9.9 kmHangyad10 kmTangculogan10 kmTandayag10 kmRotea11 kmDatagon11 kmKabanlutan11 kmTalonaon11 kmSiapo11 kmTambojangin11 kmValencia11 kmJones11 kmOlimpia11 kmBalayong11 kmManbunao11 kmLake Abilla11 kmTampi12 kmSan Isidro12 kmBasiao13 kmPadre Zamora13 kmWood13 kmBasak13 kmKambatohan13 kmBiñohon13 kmCantamoay13 kmCambaliao13 kmJilocon13 kmPanambalon13 kmTamiso Real14 kmTapon Norte14 kmMansangaban14 km
Tanjay from above
Around Tanjay14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake BalinsasayaoNature18 kmLake Danao (Negros)Nature19 kmOlympia IslandNature11 kmDewey IslandNature7.2 kmDaco Island, Central VisayasNature7.5 kmMount TalinisMountain30 kmOkiotFerry port9.4 kmTampi PortFerry port12 kmSibulanPlace22 kmBaisPlace9.2 kmManjuyodPlace18 kmSamboanPlace16 kmSantander PoblacionPlace22 kmPamplonaPlace6.5 km
Postal codes
6203–62046209
Getting to Tanjay
Sibulan AirportDGT
26 kmBohol-Panglao International AirportTAG
67 kmDipolog AirportDPL
104 kmOkiotFerry port
9.4 kmTampi PortBato
12 kmPlaces near Tanjay
Places with a climate like Tanjay
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tanjay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tanjay.
What is the hottest month in Tanjay?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Tanjay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tanjay?
October is the wettest month with about 195 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tanjay?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Tanjay?
Tanjay has 3 postal codes: 6203–6204, 6209.