Taal Basilica
Taal, Philippines
Taal Basilica is a minor basilica dedicated to Martin of Tours and is a National Historical Landmark. Built starting in 1878, the site is characterized by its Neoclassical architecture. It is one of the 69 sights of the Philippines featured on this site and is the 19th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between February and April, when rainfall is at its lowest, with about 8 to 10 rainy days per month. Temperatures during these months range from daily highs of 28 °C to 30 °C and lows of 24 °C. From May through October, the area experiences much higher rainfall, peaking in July with about 320 mm of rain over 30 days.
To reach Taal, you can fly into Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, which is 71 km away. The basilica is also 80 km from the capital, Manila. While visiting, you can travel to nearby locations such as Taal Volcano, which is 16.4 km away, or the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, located 20.2 km from here. Other nearby sights include Verde Island, Mount Makiling, and the Rizal Shrine.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 320 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 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 15 | 18 | 34 | 115 | 217 | 320 | 268 | 257 | 237 | 141 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
