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Boac weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Boac at a glance

Best time
Jan – Apr
Warmest month
May · 32°
Warmest sea
May · 30.0°
Sunshine a year
2,310 h
Rain a year
2,145 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
17 m

Climate in Boac

Boac 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 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year, Boac is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Boac

The best time to visit Boac is from January to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in February. The rainy season is from June to December; the wettest month is October with 294 mm.

Boac through the seasons

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

Boac in the dry season

Jan – May

78

Good

  • 29–32 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 75 rainy days in all

Boac in the rainy season

Jun – Dec

68

Good

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Feb

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jun – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Boac 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

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: January – April

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 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 30°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

05:4317:34

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 05:30–06:11 · evening 17:05–17:47
Blue hour
Morning 05:21–05:30 · 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 Boac 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 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°30°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea29°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Boac in October?

In October, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °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 294 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 Boac.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 51 min05:43 – 17:34
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
79 %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 %43 %
  • 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 Boac

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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February has the better holiday weather in Boac: score 85 against 69. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.

October vs February, Boac
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score6985better
Daytime high31°29°
Night-time low25°24°
Sea28.9°26.6°
Sunshine5.6 h6.7 hbetter
Rainy days259better
Rainfall294 mm77 mmbetter
Muggy days3128better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Boac month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

76January29° · Sea 27° · 5.9 h

In January, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Boac.

Boac in January
85February29° · Sea 27° · 6.7 h

In February, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. On about 7 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 29 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Boac.

Boac in February
82March30° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h

In March, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. On about 20 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 Boac.

Boac in March
78April32° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h

In April, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 28 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 Boac.

Boac in April
69May32° · Sea 30° · 7.5 h

In May, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 157 mm. On about 30 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 Boac.

Boac in May
68June32° · Sea 30° · 6.5 h

In June, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 227 mm. On about 29 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 Boac.

Boac in June
67July31° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h

In July, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 272 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 Boac.

Boac in July
68August31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In August, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 176 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 Boac.

Boac in August
68September31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h

In September, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 246 mm. On about 25 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 Boac.

Boac in September
69October31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In October, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °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 294 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 Boac.

Boac in October
70November30° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h

In November, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 228 mm. On about 17 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, November is a good month for a holiday in Boac.

Boac in November
69December29° · Sea 28° · 5.6 h

In December, Boac is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 229 mm. On about 7 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 33 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Boac.

Boac in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Boac

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 February (24°), the warmest in May (26°). 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 363 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 31°Night 25°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7629°24°26.7°5.9 h1490
FebruaryFeb8529°24°26.6°6.7 h977
MarchMar8230°25°27.5°7.6 h1376
AprilApr7832°26°28.8°8.2 h1574
MayMay6932°26°30.0°7.5 h24157
JuneJun6832°26°30.0°6.5 h26227
JulyJul6731°26°29.5°5.3 h26272
AugustAug6831°26°29.1°5.6 h22176
SeptemberSep6831°26°29.1°5.3 h24246
OctoberOct6931°25°28.9°5.6 h25294
NovemberNov7030°25°28.5°6.0 h25228
DecemberDec6929°25°27.6°5.6 h21229

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

13.45° N, 121.84° E · 17 m · Asia/Manila

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Boac

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

Sea in October28.9°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.4 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.9°8 in 10 years 28.2° – 29.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Boac ranges from 26.6 °C in February to 30.0 °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 29.2 and 30.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan26.7°26.0°27.3°warm
FebruaryFeb26.6°26.2°27.2°warm
MarchMar27.5°26.9°28.2°warm
AprilApr28.8°28.1°29.6°warm
MayMay30.0°29.2°30.7°very warm
JuneJun30.0°29.2°30.7°very warm
JulyJul29.5°28.9°30.3°very warm
AugustAug29.1°28.4°29.8°very warm
SeptemberSep29.1°28.5°29.8°very warm
OctoberOct28.9°28.2°29.4°warm
NovemberNov28.5°28.0°28.9°warm
DecemberDec27.6°26.9°28.1°warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Boac

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

Per year
2,310 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 5.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.6 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Boac, 47 % 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

Rain in Boac: 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
2,145 mm on 243 days
Wettest month
Oct · 294 mm
Driest month
Apr · 74 mm
OctoberRainy days 25Rainfall 294 mm

In October, Boac has about 25 rainy days with 294 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Boac

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

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Boac

How breezy and how cloudy Boac 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
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 33 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 23 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Boac typically peaks at 23 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: Oct – Apr.

Clouds

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

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Apr · 49 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 89 %
OctoberCloud cover 79 %Sunshine 5.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Boac: mostly cloudy, with about 5.6 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Boac

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

Hot days a year
247 days
Hottest month
May · 32 °C
Hot months
Mar – Nov

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, Boac 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 Boac

Weather for your travel dates

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

Boac 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.

Boac has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    68

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 23 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 25 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    73

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 17 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 40 min
Distance
10,910 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

Boac 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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Boac vs Lucena

In October the holiday weather in Boac and Lucena is about equally good (score 69 vs 65). During the day Lucena is 1 °C warmer than Boac. The sea is about equally warm.

Boac vs Lucena, in October
in OctoberBoacLucena
Holiday weather score6965
Daytime high31°32°
Sea29°29°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days2526
Best timeJan – AprJan – Feb

Through the year

OctoberBoac 31°Lucena 32°
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In October, Boac ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2BoacThis page31°29°69
  3. 3Romblon31°29°68
  4. 4Daet31°29°68
  5. 5Boracay30°29°67
  6. 6Kalibo31°29°67
  7. 7Puerto Galera32°29°65
  8. 8San Juan32°29°64
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Frequently asked questions about Boac

When is the best time to visit Boac?

The best time to visit Boac is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Boac?

The sea temperature in Boac ranges from 26.6 °C in February to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Boac in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Boac?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Boac?

The rainy season is from June to December; the wettest month is October with 294 mm. The driest month is April with 74 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Boac get?

Boac gets around 2,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.2 hours a day; in July there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Boac in?

Boac is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Boac?

A nonstop flight from London to Boac takes about 13 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,910 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is typhoon season in Boac?

Boac 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 Boac?

Boac has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 69, summer holidays 68, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 73.