Lake Balanan Lake
Crater lake in Central Visayas, Philippines
A crater lake in southern Negros with a wooded islet and calm waters; visitors take short boat rides, picnic and hire local guides.
Lake Balanan at a Glance#
Admission: Small local fees may apply for boat hire or park access
How to Get to Lake Balanan#
From Dumaguete or local provincial towns, reach the lake by regional roads and then shorter rural lanes into the crater rim. Boat hire is typically arranged locally for deeper water access.
Tips for Visiting Lake Balanan#
- Hire a local boatman for the easiest access to the lake's deeper basin and to learn local fishing techniques.
- Combine the visit with a hike to the surrounding ridgelines for panoramic views of the crater lake.
- Avoid the hottest midday sun if visiting in summer; shade is limited.
Best Time to Visit Lake Balanan#
Dry season (Dec-May) generally provides best trail conditions and clearer skies.
Dry season
December-May · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Easier trails and clearer views around the crater lake.
Wet season
June-November · 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Rainier conditions but the landscape is lush; trails can be muddy.
Weather & Climate near Lake Balanan#
Climate
Lake Balanan's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2117 mm/year), wettest in August.
Air Quality:
AQI 57
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 70 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 26° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 32° | 30° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 140 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 251 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.5h |
| July | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 313 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.5h |
| August | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 316 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 285 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 286 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.6h |
| December | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 118 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |