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Baler weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Baler at a glance

Best time
All year
Warmest month
Jun · 32°
Warmest sea
Jun · 30.1°
Sunshine a year
2,170 h
Rain a year
2,433 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
12 m

Climate in Baler

Baler has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. June is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Baler is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Baler

The best time to visit Baler is all year round. In August, September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 30.1 °C in June, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is October with 302 mm of precipitation.

Baler through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Baler in spring

Mar – May

72

Good

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 63 rainy days in all

Baler in summer

Jun – Aug

65

Good

  • 32 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 79 rainy days in all

Baler in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 30–32 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 74 rainy days in all

Baler in winter

Dec – Feb

69

Good

  • 28 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 56 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

All year

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Baler for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: January – March

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

68

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: all year

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

05:4517:34

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 05:32–06:14 · evening 17:05–17:47
Blue hour
Morning 05:24–05:32 · evening 17:47–17:55

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 Baler compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°30°
Night-time low24°23°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in Baler in October?

In October, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 302 mm. On about 23 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 Baler.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 48 min05:45 – 17:34
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
23 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
  • 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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Baler

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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April has the better holiday weather in Baler: score 75 against 68. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. April has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.

October vs April, Baler
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score6875better
Daytime high31°31°
Night-time low24°23°
Sea29.0°28.6°
Sunshine5.3 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days2619better
Rainfall302 mm93 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Baler month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

69January28° · Sea 27° · 5.6 h

In January, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 142 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Baler.

Baler in January
71February28° · Sea 27° · 6.0 h

In February, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 120 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Baler.

Baler in February
73March29° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h

In March, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 115 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Baler.

Baler in March
75April31° · Sea 29° · 7.5 h

In April, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 93 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 a good month for a holiday in Baler.

Baler in April
69May32° · Sea 30° · 7.1 h

In May, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 195 mm. On about 29 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 Baler.

Baler in May
66June32° · Sea 30° · 6.6 h

In June, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 202 mm. On about 28 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 Baler.

Baler in June
64July32° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h

In July, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 259 mm. On about 28 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 Baler.

Baler in July
64August32° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h

In August, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 217 mm. On about 27 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 Baler.

Baler in August
65September32° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h

In September, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 259 mm. On about 26 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 Baler.

Baler in September
68October31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h

In October, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 302 mm. On about 23 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 Baler.

Baler in October
68November30° · Sea 28° · 5.4 h

In November, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 253 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Baler.

Baler in November
66December28° · Sea 27° · 4.8 h

In December, Baler is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 278 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Baler.

Baler in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Baler

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (21°), the warmest in June (25°). 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 357 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 31°Night 24°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6928°21°26.6°5.6 h18142
FebruaryFeb7128°21°26.5°6.0 h17120
MarchMar7329°22°27.2°6.8 h18115
AprilApr7531°23°28.6°7.5 h1993
MayMay6932°25°29.8°7.1 h26195
JuneJun6632°25°30.1°6.6 h26202
JulyJul6432°25°29.7°5.5 h28259
AugustAug6432°25°29.5°5.3 h25217
SeptemberSep6532°25°29.4°5.4 h25259
OctoberOct6831°24°29.0°5.3 h26302
NovemberNov6830°23°28.3°5.4 h24253
DecemberDec6628°22°27.4°4.8 h21278

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

15.76° N, 121.56° E · 12 m · Asia/Manila

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Baler

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.0°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.4 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.0°8 in 10 years 28.6° – 29.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Baler ranges from 26.5 °C in February to 30.1 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.6°26.0°27.3°warm
FebruaryFeb26.5°26.1°27.0°warm
MarchMar27.2°26.5°27.9°warm
AprilApr28.6°28.0°29.2°warm
MayMay29.8°29.0°30.4°very warm
JuneJun30.1°29.3°30.7°very warm
JulyJul29.7°29.1°30.2°very warm
AugustAug29.5°28.9°30.1°very warm
SeptemberSep29.4°28.9°29.9°very warm
OctoberOct29.0°28.6°29.4°very warm
NovemberNov28.3°27.9°28.6°warm
DecemberDec27.4°26.8°28.0°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Baler

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,170 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 7.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.3 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 45 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Baler, 45 % 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 Baler: 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.

Per year
2,433 mm on 271 days
Wettest month
Oct · 302 mm
Driest month
Apr · 93 mm
OctoberRainy days 26Rainfall 302 mm

In October, Baler has about 26 rainy days with 302 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Baler

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 25 min
Olive skin
about 30 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 Baler

How breezy and how cloudy Baler 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.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 18 km/h
Calmest month
May · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 14 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Baler typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
72 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 87 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 5.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Baler: mostly cloudy, with about 5.3 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 Baler

How often the day gets hot in Baler (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
212 days
Hottest month
Jun · 32 °C
Hot months
Apr – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 23Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Baler has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

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 Baler

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Baler 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.

Baler has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 19 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    64

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    68

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    68

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 19 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 20 min
Distance
10,680 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.

Storm season

Baler lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Baler vs Cabanatuan

In October Baler has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 58). During the day Cabanatuan is 1 °C warmer than Baler.

Baler vs Cabanatuan, in October
in OctoberBalerCabanatuan
Holiday weather score6858
Daytime high31°32°
Sea29°no sea nearby
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days2619
Best timeAll yearJan – Feb

Through the year

OctoberBaler 31°Cabanatuan 32°
BalerCabanatuan
Go to Cabanatuan
Ranking

Philippines in October: the best places

In October, Baler ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. San Fernando30°29°70
  2. 2Vigan31°29°69
  3. 3Boac30°29°69
  4. 4Coron30°29°69
  5. 5BalerThis page31°29°68
  6. 6Romblon31°29°68
  7. 7Puerto Galera31°29°67
  8. 8Boracay30°29°67
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Frequently asked questions about Baler

When is the best time to visit Baler?

The best time to visit Baler is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Baler?

The sea temperature in Baler ranges from 26.5 °C in February to 30.1 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Baler in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Baler?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.

When does it rain most in Baler?

The wettest month is October with 302 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 93 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Baler get?

Baler gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Baler in?

Baler is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Baler?

A nonstop flight from London to Baler takes about 13 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,680 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Baler?

Baler lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

Which school holidays are best for Baler?

Baler has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 68, summer holidays 64, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 68.