AI-generatedBasco at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Jun
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 2,013 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Basco
Basco has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Basco is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Basco
The best time to visit Basco is from February to June. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from February to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April. The rainy season is from July to October; the wettest month is August with 338 mm.
Basco through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Basco in the dry season
Nov – Jun
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 111 rainy days in all
Basco in the rainy season
Jul – Oct
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Oct
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: February – June
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4617:29
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 05:33–06:16 · evening 16:59–17:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:33 · evening 17:43–17:51
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 Basco compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Basco in October?
In October, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 215 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min05:46 – 17:29
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 37 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %3 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Basco
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Basco: score 89 against 71. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in April. April has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 28.3° | 27.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 215 mm | 54 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Basco month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January25° · Sea 26° · 4.2 h
In January, Basco is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 97 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 40 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in January77February25° · Sea 25° · 5.1 h
In February, Basco is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in February85March26° · Sea 26° · 6.4 h
In March, Basco is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in March89April28° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In April, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in April78May30° · Sea 29° · 7.3 h
In May, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 10 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 Basco.
Basco in May77June30° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In June, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in June75July31° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h
In July, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 251 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in July71August30° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In August, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 338 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in August71September30° · Sea 29° · 6.3 h
In September, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 297 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in September71October29° · Sea 28° · 6.1 h
In October, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 215 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in October68November27° · Sea 27° · 5.3 h
In November, Basco is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 192 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 41 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in November64December26° · Sea 26° · 3.9 h
In December, Basco is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 44 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Basco.
Basco in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 31°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Basco
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 26°. 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 (22°), the warmest in June (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 326 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 | 66 | 25° | 22° | 25.7° | 4.2 h | 16 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 25° | 22° | 25.4° | 5.1 h | 11 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 26° | 24° | 26.0° | 6.4 h | 9 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 28° | 25° | 27.2° | 7.5 h | 8 | 54 |
| MayMay | 78 | 30° | 26° | 28.5° | 7.3 h | 15 | 183 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 30° | 27° | 29.3° | 7.8 h | 17 | 175 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 31° | 27° | 29.4° | 7.4 h | 20 | 251 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 30° | 26° | 29.2° | 6.2 h | 24 | 338 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 30° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.3 h | 21 | 297 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 29° | 26° | 28.3° | 6.1 h | 18 | 215 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 27° | 25° | 27.4° | 5.3 h | 18 | 192 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 26° | 23° | 26.4° | 3.9 h | 17 | 115 |
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
20.45° N, 121.97° E · 23 m · Asia/Manila
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in July
Sea temperature in Basco
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.7 – 29.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Basco ranges from 25.4 °C in February to 29.4 °C in July. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From December to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.7° | 25.0° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.4° | 24.7° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 26.0° | 25.5° | 26.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.3° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.0° | warm |
Sunshine2,240 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Basco
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 6.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Basco, 52 % 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.
Rain2,013 mm a year, most in August
Rain in Basco: 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, Basco has about 18 rainy days with 215 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in July
UV index in Basco
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 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 & cloudsWindiest in December: 44 km/h
Wind and clouds in Basco
How breezy and how cloudy Basco 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 Basco typically peaks at 37 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 59 % of the sky over Basco: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 & humidity86 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Basco
How often the day gets hot in Basco (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, Basco has about 2 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 Basco
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Basco 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.
Basco has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,260 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.
Storm season
Basco 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.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- 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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Basco vs Aparri
In October the holiday weather in Basco and Aparri is about equally good (score 71 vs 67). During the day Aparri is 2 °C warmer than Basco. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Basco | Aparri |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 31° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 25 |
| Best time | Feb – Jun | Jan – May, Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Basco ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- BascoThis page29°28°71
- 2Alaminos32°29°71
- 3San Fernando30°29°70
- 4Lingayen32°29°70
- 5Vigan31°29°69
- 6Baler31°29°68
- 7Daet31°29°68
- 8Aparri31°28°67
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Frequently asked questions about Basco
When is the best time to visit Basco?
The best time to visit Basco is from February to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Basco?
The sea temperature in Basco ranges from 25.4 °C in February to 29.4 °C in July. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Basco in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Basco?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Basco?
The rainy season is from July to October; the wettest month is August with 338 mm. The driest month is March with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Basco get?
Basco gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Basco in?
Basco is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Basco?
A nonstop flight from London to Basco takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,260 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Basco?
Basco 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 Basco?
Basco has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 78, summer holidays 72, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 65.