Climate Insights for Bontoc

The climate in Bontoc is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 3152mm of precipitation falls per year. Bontoc receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bontoc is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Bontoc sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Bontoc is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3152mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 263mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 493mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 89mm. That's 404mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Bontoc is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Bontoc, which began on June 21, 2026. Bontoc is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Bontoc is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bontoc 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.