Climate Insights for Bacolod
Climate Overview
The climate in Bacolod is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,735 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bacolod receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bacolod is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Bacolod is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 147.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Bacolod receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bacolod is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Bacolod has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Bacolod has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bacolod is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,735 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 311 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 416 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 135 mm. That's 281 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bacolod is a very wet location, receiving approximately 147.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 16.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 5.3 in. That's 11.1 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Bacolod is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Bacolod is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bacolod based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bacolod based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.