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Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park

Park

A mountainous national park in northern Luzon offering pine and montane forest, hiking routes and birdwatching; visitors come for rugged scenery, trails and encounters with local highland communities.

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Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park essentials

Country: Philippines
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Peso (₱)

Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park

Best visited in the dry season for safer and drier trail conditions; wet season offers dramatic waterfalls but more challenging hiking.

Dry season
November-April · 20-30°C
Easier trail conditions and lower river levels for safer trekking.
Wet season
May-October · 22-32°C
Lush forest but slippery trails and higher insects; many waterfalls swell dramatically.

Weather & Climate near Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park

Climate

Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 10°C to 22°C. Heavy rainfall (3416 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 10° - 18° 14° 112 mm overcast 88% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
February Good 10° - 19° 14° 93 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
March Good 12° - 21° 16° 123 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Good 13° - 22° 18° 186 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
May Good 14° - 22° 18° 323 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.8h
June Good 14° - 22° 18° 330 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.0h
July Acceptable 14° - 21° 18° 425 mm overcast 87% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
August Acceptable 14° - 21° 18° 499 mm overcast 88% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
September Acceptable 14° - 21° 17° 413 mm overcast 89% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 13° - 20° 17° 356 mm overcast 90% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Acceptable 12° - 19° 16° 346 mm overcast 91% 3.3 m/s 1.4 high 11.2h
December Acceptable 11° - 18° 15° 210 mm overcast 91% 3.2 m/s 1.2 high 11.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park

Located in northern Luzon. Access normally requires a vehicle from regional centers; local guides and tour operators in nearby towns can arrange transport and permits.

Tips for Visiting Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park

  • Bring sturdy footwear for jungle trails and insect protection for humid lowlands.
  • Hire a local guide to navigate trails, especially in more remote park zones.
  • Permits or fees may apply at park entrances - check with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources or local tourism offices.