Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Neoclassical Catholic parish church and minor basilica dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. It is one of the 69 sights of the Philippines listed on this site and is the 52nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from March to May, with daily highs reaching 30 °C to 31 °C. The rainy season is most intense between June and October, when monthly rainfall peaks at about 259 mm in July. February is one of the drier months, with about 23 mm of rain.
To reach Batangas City, travelers can fly into Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, which is 84 km away. The site is also 94 km from the capital, Manila. Visitors can combine a trip to the basilica with visits to Taal Basilica, which is 20 km away, or explore Taal Volcano and Verde Island, both located within 30 km of the church. Other nearby locations include Mount Makiling and San Pablo Cathedral, which are approximately 45 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 259 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 39 | 23 | 26 | 45 | 114 | 194 | 259 | 202 | 217 | 236 | 171 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
