Lake Bulusan
Lake Crater lake atop Bulusan Volcano, Bicol Region
Inside Bulusan Volcano Natural Park, Lake Bulusan occupies a crater basin; visitors hike to the rim, photograph the caldera and explore park trails.
Lake Bulusan is a crater lake located on the slopes of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon province, in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. It sits within Bulusan Volcano Natural Park and is one of the mountain’s small highland lakes.
The lake is set in forested terrain and is visited for short hikes, nature observation and birdwatching rather than intensive recreation. Trails around the volcano provide viewpoints onto the lake and surrounding rainforest.
The lake occupies a volcanic crater or depression formed by Bulusan’s past eruptions and is part of the protected area established to conserve the volcano and its ecosystems.
Geographically it lies on southeastern Luzon near the municipality of Bulusan in Sorsogon province.
- Park access: Reached via trails inside Bulusan Volcano Natural Park with basic park facilities and marked routes for visitors.
How to Get to Lake Bulusan #
From the city of Sorsogon or Legazpi, follow provincial roads toward Bulusan town and the Bulusan Volcano Natural Park entrance. Local jeepneys and arranged vans are common transport options; the park has staffed entry points.
Tips for Visiting Lake Bulusan #
- Time a visit for early morning to see the lake's mist and the surrounding forest come alive.
- Combine a stop with nearby Bulusan Volcano hikes for a fuller exploration of the protected area.
- Ask park staff about recent trail conditions-earthquakes and eruptions can alter paths.
Best Time to Visit Lake Bulusan #
Dry season (Dec-May) typically provides more reliable trail access and clearer views.
Weather & Climate near Lake Bulusan #
Lake Bulusan's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3189 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (355 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (211 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (356 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (425 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (469 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
