Ilocos, Philippines
Candon
Candon is a town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 61,315 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population61,315
Local time02:24
17.19° N, 120.45° EElevation 10 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2710October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month271mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Candon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:53 · 17:3311 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
601 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
12 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby5+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Candon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct27°25°12.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°3.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°7.3 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°1 mm
When to go to Candon
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 73 | 73 | 69 | 63 | 43 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 55 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 13 | 12 | 23 | 68 | 276 | 379 | 601 | 727 | 498 | 271 | 73 | 14 |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Candon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Candon
Outdoors around Candon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
View deskViewpoints
3 kmBago ResortCamp sites
3.3 kmCandon City Eco ParkZoos
3.9 kmEco parkZoos
4.5 kmNature around Candon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Candon
Earthquakes around Candon
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950183magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record51within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 53 km
6.9Canaoalan 4 km ↑1987 · 127 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 76 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 96 km
Tropical storms · Candon
TSTropical Storm Peilou (2026)62 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Fung-Wong (2025)71 km · 172 km/hC2Typhoon Matmo (2025)67 km · 119 km/hC1Typhoon Toraji (2024)72 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Trami (2024)19 km · 74 km/hC5Typhoon Yutu (2018)71 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon Khanun (2017)56 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Nalgae (2011)96 km · 185 km/hC1Typhoon Peipah (2007)58 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Cimaron (2006)63 km · 176 km/hC4Typhoon Nanmadol (2004)39 km · 185 km/hC2Typhoon Krovanh (2003)13 km · 130 km/hC4Typhoon Imbudo (2003)98 km · 148 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)60 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Beth (1996)67 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Niki (1996)74 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Nina (1995)53 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Yunya (1994)63 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Koryn (1993)80 km · 194 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)72 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Elsie (1989)89 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Faye (1989)19 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Tess (1985)80 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Nancy (1982)59 km · 148 km/hC4Typhoon Kim (1980)90 km · 74 km/h
Towns and villages around Candon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Matanubong0.2 kmSan Pedro0.6 kmCucubbuot0.6 kmAmguid0.6 kmDaldagan0.8 kmBagani Gabor1 kmSan Nicolas1.3 kmCalawaan1.3 kmLoco1.4 kmSan Angustin1.4 kmOaig Daya1.5 kmParas1.6 kmVillarica1.6 kmCabiotan1.8 kmBagani Camposante1.9 kmSabañgan Bato2 kmKilang2 kmBitong2 kmBidbiday2 kmAbaya2 kmBagar2.1 kmCalongbuyan2.1 kmPatpata Segundo2.3 kmTablac2.3 kmPaypayad2.4 kmGalimuyod2.4 kmParioc Segundo2.7 kmRubio2.7 kmBalingaoan2.8 kmTalogtog2.8 kmSapang2.9 kmAyudante3.2 kmLanglangca Segundo3.2 kmParioc Primero3.2 kmCalimugtong3.3 kmPurio3.4 kmCalumbaya3.4 kmDarapidap3.6 kmCaterman3.8 kmTamgadan3.9 kmGuimod4 kmPatac4 kmSalvador Segundo4.2 kmTamurong Segundo4.2 kmCalongbuyan4.2 kmLanglangca Primero4.2 kmSalvador4.3 kmManayon4.4 kmSacang4.5 kmBalbalocoe4.5 kmPatpata4.6 kmDagupan4.7 kmMcKinley4.7 kmSanto Tomas4.8 kmAllangigan Primero4.9 kmCasilagan Sur4.9 kmTamurong Primero4.9 kmSampatingan5 kmCaborao5 kmAllangigan Segundo5 kmMontero5 kmCadanglaan5 kmCasilagan Norte5.2 kmSabuanan5.3 kmSuagayan5.4 kmBanayoyo5.5 kmLupes5.5 kmSan Andres5.5 kmPagangpang5.5 kmCubcubbuat5.5 kmLintic5.6 kmLopez5.7 kmBayabas5.8 kmPila5.8 kmBanlo5.9 kmButol5.9 kmSapang5.9 kmBical6 kmUbbog6 kmPatacapac6 km
Candon from above
Postal code
2710
Getting to Candon
Laoag International AirportLAO
109 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
141 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
145 kmPlaces near Candon
Places with a climate like Candon
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Candon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Candon.
What is the hottest month in Candon?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Candon?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Candon?
July is the wettest month with about 601 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Candon?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Candon?
The postal code of Candon is 2710.