Basco
City in Philippines
Basco is a town in the Philippines with a population of about 9,600 people as of 2024. Located 659 km from the capital, Manila, the town is known for landmarks such as the Basco Lighthouse and Mount Iraya.
What to see
The local landscape is defined by Mount Iraya, a prominent natural feature. Visitors also travel to see the Basco Lighthouse.
When to go
Basco experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, with the highest levels occurring between May and November. Rainfall peaks in September with 390 mm and October with 407 mm. Drier conditions are more common from February to April, when monthly rainfall ranges between 68 mm and 118 mm. Average temperatures remain relatively consistent, ranging from 22 °C in January to 28 °C in July.
Getting there
Basco Airport is located 1 km from the town. For international travel, Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan is 290 km away.
Top sights in Basco
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is October, with about 407 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 213 | 118 | 96 | 68 | 276 | 296 | 313 | 385 | 390 | 407 | 313 | 184 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Basco (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.