Basco Lighthouse
Basco Lighthouse is a 20-meter tall structure built in 2003 on the island of Batanes. Located in the city of Basco, it is one of the more looked-up sights in the Philippines.
Planning a visit
The lighthouse is open from 8 AM to 4 PM on Songsong-Iraya Road. To reach the site, you can fly into Basco Airport, which is 2 kilometers away. The site is located 659 kilometers from Manila. For those traveling internationally, the nearest major hub is Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan, located 289 kilometers away.
March and April are the driest months, with average temperatures of 24 °C and 26 °C respectively and fewer rainy days compared to the rest of the year. From May through October, rainfall increases significantly, peaking in September with 332 mm of rain. You can combine a visit to the lighthouse with a trip to Mount Iraya, which is located 5.2 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is October, with about 348 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 182 | 101 | 82 | 57 | 236 | 252 | 267 | 328 | 332 | 348 | 269 | 157 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
