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Batanes is part of the Philippine archipelago that has a tropical rainforest climate. Summer starts on the island around March and will b...

What to wear in Batanes

Batanes is part of the Philippine archipelago that has a tropical rainforest climate. Summer starts on the island around March and will be ended May. The rainy season comes during the month of August. Tourists should go to the province around March to May when most of the time the weather is sunny. You can wear your summer attire if you travel to Batanes these months.

Ivatan Dress (c) Richard Richard


For men, wearing either shirt or pullover paired with pastel color shorts or jogging pants is advisable. For women, you can wear a shirt with a sweater paired with a long skirt. If you walk around the area at night, don't forget to wear a pullover or jacket. It's colder during the night than in the afternoon.

Batanes is also famous for its people called Ivatans. These are Filipino ethnolinguistic groups predominant in the province. Most of the time, they are wearing long-sleeved shirt or pullovers. They're also famed for having traditional vests and salakot also known as vacul (native hat).

For those who will travel to Batanes, you can wear any clothing apparel as long it looks decent and you are comfortable wearing it. It's up to you if you want to be simple or fashionable while exploring the beauty of Batanes. The highlight of your adventure is not about your dress, it's about the place.


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