Ilocos, Philippines
Caoayan
Caoayan is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,715 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population19,715
Local time01:46
17.56° N, 120.40° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2702October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month194mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Caoayan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 17:3311 h 39 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:24Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
755 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
5 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby3+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Caoayan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 96%
Today23 Oct28°25°15.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°3.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct32°26°
Thu29 Oct29°27°3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°
When to go to Caoayan
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 | 66 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 54 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 5 | 10 | 39 | 267 | 336 | 546 | 755 | 493 | 194 | 48 | 5 |
| Wet days | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Caoayan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Caoayan
Outdoors around Caoayan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
BaluarteZoos
2.1 kmtempViewpoints
4.2 kmOld Quirino BridgeViewpoints
5.9 kmNature around Caoayan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Caoayan
Earthquakes around Caoayan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950186magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record39within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 45 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 34 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 134 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 89 km
Tropical storms · Caoayan
Towns and villages around Caoayan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cabalangegan0.2 kmBeddeng Daya0.7 kmBeddeng Laud0.8 kmAnonang Minor0.8 kmSan Julian Sur0.8 kmCamangaan0.8 kmNaguilian0.9 kmBongotokan0.9 kmCabaroan Laud1.1 kmCapariaan1.4 kmSan Julian North1.4 kmAnonang Mayor1.5 kmNagsangalan1.5 kmCapangpangan1.5 kmNansuagao1.8 kmVigan1.8 kmPuro2 kmPagbacsayan2 kmRugsuanan2.2 kmCabaruan2.4 kmCacaldingan2.4 kmBuquig2.4 kmSanta Antigua2.4 kmAyusan Sur2.6 kmAyusan Norte2.6 kmPaoa2.7 kmBantay2.7 kmRaois2.8 kmTaguipuro2.8 kmSan Julian2.8 kmSal-lacong2.8 kmPuroc a Dacquel2.8 kmCuta2.8 kmBulag2.8 kmBalaleng2.8 kmSan Miguel2.9 kmAggay3 kmCallaguip3.2 kmBulag West3.2 kmTamag3.3 kmCaopat3.3 kmSalindeg3.3 kmBayubay Sur3.4 kmBayubay Norte3.4 kmParatong3.5 kmPantay3.5 kmPong-ol3.5 kmPus Pus3.6 kmBallangac3.6 kmNagpanaon3.7 kmPandan3.8 kmSinabaan3.8 kmCabaroan3.9 kmBarraca3.9 kmPantay Daya3.9 kmBulala3.9 kmTamurong4.1 kmPantay Laud4.1 kmNandiquet4.1 kmCabalangan4.1 kmCaparacadan4.2 kmManangat4.3 kmFuerte4.3 kmGuimod4.4 kmCabittaogan4.4 kmSagpat4.5 kmNalasin4.5 kmMira4.5 kmBulag Sentro4.6 kmSan Pedro4.6 kmSan Vicente4.6 kmOra4.7 kmPangada4.8 kmSinabaan4.8 kmCabuloan4.9 kmCapangdanan4.9 kmLubong4.9 kmLidug5 kmBarabong5 kmCerna5 km
Caoayan from above
Around Caoayan20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National ParkNature11 kmCassamata Hill National ParkNature24 kmPinget IslandNature14 kmMasbate ShoalNature21 kmLapog ShoalNature21 kmSouthwest ShoalNature22 kmSuso ShoalNature24 kmNorth ShoalNature25 kmSouth Peak BulagaoMountain15 kmNorth Peak BulagaoMountain15 kmViganMonument1.8 kmSyquia MansionMonument1.3 kmAyusan–Paoa BridgeMonument2.1 kmFather Burgos HouseMuseum2.0 kmViganPlace1.8 kmBantayPlace2.7 kmNarvacanPlace18 kmSan JuanPlace21 kmSan VicentePlace4.6 kmSantaPlace9.3 km
Postal code
2702
Getting to Caoayan
Laoag International AirportLAO
70 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
142 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
160 kmPlaces near Caoayan
Places with a climate like Caoayan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caoayan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caoayan.
What is the hottest month in Caoayan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Caoayan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caoayan?
August is the wettest month with about 755 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Caoayan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Caoayan?
The postal code of Caoayan is 2702.