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Lemery
Spend a night in Lemery as a cheap stopover for western Batangas; day trips to Taal and beach resorts are easy, bus from Manila takes ~3 h.
Lemery is a commercial hub beside Taal, offering budget hotels, a mall, and easy bus links from Manila. One night covers the main sights and gives a base for nearby beaches or a quick Taal visit.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rain, flash‑flood risk); volcanic alert Level 3+
- Airport
- BTG
- Nights
- 1
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- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lemery117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lemery, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for daytime travel; watch traffic, seasonal floods, and volcano alerts.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire/ambulance · 911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBTG Batangas Airport (about 30 min by road to Lemery).
- Getting aroundTricycles (PHP 10 (≈ under US$1)‑100) dominate town travel; jeepneys connect to Batangas City and Nasugbu; buses from Manila take ~3 h; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus from Manila₱230–₱250 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₱1,400 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₱1,700 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₱2,100 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,300 (≈ US$25) · High ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BTG Batangas Airport (about 30 min by road to Lemery)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lemery: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tricycles (PHP 10‑100) dominate town travel; jeepneys connect to Batangas City and Nasugbu; buses from Manila take ~3 h; taxis are scarce.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taal town
goDoor to door: 30 min total
Tricycle or jeepney, ~15 min
Historic centre, Taal Lake views
Balayan beach
goDoor to door: 1 h
Bus via Diversion Road, ~30 min
Quiet sand beach, good for a few hours
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Apollo Hotel
Mid‑range, A/C, ₱1,430 per night
Dreamwave Hotel Lemery
A/C, cable TV, from ₱1,160 per night
Orlando's Beach Resort
Pool, free Wi‑Fi; price check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₱1,800 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₱1,700 | ₱1,700 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,300 | ₱1,300 |
| Manila → Lemery bus (one‑way)1 × ₱250 · check | ₱250 |
| Tricycle ride within town1 × ₱30 · average | ₱30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱328 |
| Trip total≈ ₱3,608 per person per day, bed included | ₱3,608≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance bus passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Manila | ₱230–₱250 (≈ US$5) |
| Tricycle ride | ₱10–₱100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Hotel room (mid‑range) | ₱1,160–₱1,430 (≈ US$25–30) |
| Meal at carinderia | ₱80–₱150 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic jams common on Diversion Road and near Xentro Mall
- Flash‑floods and landslides on Diokno Highway in rainy season
- Taal Volcano alert levels – avoid travel if PHIVOLCS raises to Level 3 or higher
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire/ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire/ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Lemery bus: about ₱240 (≈ US$5), 3 h (check)
- Tricycle within town: ₱10–₱100 (≈ US$1–2) per ride
Say or show
- Paumanhin — Excuse me / Sorry (pa-u-man-hin)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is this? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- Saan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (sa-an ang ban-yo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lemery. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rain, flash‑flood risk); volcanic alert Level 3+ · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a budget hostel option for backpackers
- Include a day‑trip guide to Taal Volcano crater (check alert level)
- Create a beach‑resort comparison for Purok area
Sources
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