Best time to visit Basco, Philippines

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The best time to visit Basco is December

Basco is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, December is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 30℃ (86℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 21℃ (70℉) around January.

If you’re keen to work on your tan in Basco, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around June. On average it rains the most days in August, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Basco. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

March

Most daylight

June

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Basco seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Basco as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Basco is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Basco

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Basco for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Basco climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Basco for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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FEB
MAR
APR
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JUN
JUL
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Basco in January

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 24 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in February

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 18 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in March

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 17 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in April

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 17 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in May

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 10 days
  • Average rainfall: 164mm (6") over 17 days
10 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in June

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 144mm (6") over 20 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in July

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 169mm (7") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in August

  • Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 276mm (11") over 25 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in September

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 224mm (9") over 23 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Basco in October

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 122mm (5") over 24 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
24 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in November

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 130mm (5") over 25 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Basco in December

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 99mm (4") over 26 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Basco in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Basco is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 29℃ (85℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Basco is generally around March. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in March first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Basco is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Basco, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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