AI-generatedBalabac at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Sep
- Warmest month
- May · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 2,597 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Balabac
Balabac has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Balabac is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Balabac
The best time to visit Balabac is from January to September. The sea reaches 29.7 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from October to December; the wettest month is October with 315 mm.
Balabac through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Balabac in the dry season
Jan – Sep
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 174 rainy days in all
Balabac in the rainy season
Oct – Dec
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5917:56
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:46–06:27 · evening 17:28–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:46 · evening 18:09–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Balabac compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Balabac in October?
In October, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 315 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min05:59 – 17:56
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Balabac
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February has the better holiday weather in Balabac: score 82 against 68. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 27.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 315 mm | 95 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Balabac month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
70January29° · Sea 28° · 5.9 h
In January, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 213 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in January82February29° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In February, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in February82March30° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In March, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in March80April31° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In April, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in April72May31° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h
In May, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 181 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in May69June30° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In June, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 240 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in June69July30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In July, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 248 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in July70August30° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In August, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 248 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in August69September30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In September, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 259 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in September68October29° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In October, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 315 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in October69November29° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In November, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 293 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in November69December29° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In December, Balabac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 300 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Balabac.
Balabac in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Balabac
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in October (25°), the warmest in April (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 70 | 29° | 25° | 27.9° | 5.9 h | 19 | 213 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 29° | 26° | 27.5° | 7.0 h | 12 | 95 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 30° | 26° | 28.0° | 7.5 h | 13 | 111 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 31° | 27° | 29.0° | 7.8 h | 15 | 96 |
| MayMay | 72 | 31° | 27° | 29.7° | 6.7 h | 23 | 181 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 30° | 26° | 29.7° | 5.8 h | 24 | 240 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 30° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.6 h | 23 | 248 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 30° | 26° | 29.3° | 6.0 h | 23 | 248 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 30° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.6 h | 23 | 259 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 29° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.5 h | 27 | 315 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 29° | 26° | 29.0° | 5.7 h | 27 | 293 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 29° | 26° | 28.6° | 5.6 h | 25 | 300 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Balabac
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Balabac ranges from 27.5 °C in February to 29.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.5° | 27.0° | 28.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.4° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Balabac
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Balabac, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Balabac: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Balabac has about 27 rainy days with 315 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Balabac
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Balabac
How breezy and how cloudy Balabac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Balabac typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Balabac: mostly overcast, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Balabac
How often the day gets hot in Balabac (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Balabac has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Balabac
Weather for your travel dates
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Balabac in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Balabac has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 68).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 55 min
- Distance
- 11,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Philippines
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Languages
- Filipino, English
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +63
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Balabac vs Kota Kinabalu
In October Balabac has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 62). During the day Kota Kinabalu is 3 °C warmer than Balabac. The sea in Kota Kinabalu is 1 °C warmer. Kota Kinabalu gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Balabac | Kota Kinabalu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 25 |
| Best time | Jan – Sep | Jan – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Balabac
When is the best time to visit Balabac?
The best time to visit Balabac is from January to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Balabac?
The sea temperature in Balabac ranges from 27.5 °C in February to 29.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Balabac in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Balabac?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Balabac?
The rainy season is from October to December; the wettest month is October with 315 mm. The driest month is February with 95 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Balabac get?
Balabac gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.8 hours a day; in October there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Balabac in?
Balabac is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Balabac?
A nonstop flight from London to Balabac takes about 13 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,140 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Balabac?
Balabac has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 71, summer holidays 70, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 70.