Ilocos, Philippines
Laoag
Laoag is a city in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 112,117 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population112,117
Local time00:12
18.20° N, 120.60° EElevation 15 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2900October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month149mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Laoag at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 17:3111 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:39Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
572 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
12 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby2+
within 7 km
How Laoag has grown
People living in the built-up area (28 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+184%37k in 1975 → 105k in 2025Weather in Laoag
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 84%
Today25 Oct28°25°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°24°
Tue27 Oct31°25°
Wed28 Oct31°26°
Thu29 Oct31°26°1 mm
Fri30 Oct31°26°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°27°
Sun1 Nov29°26°
Mon2 Nov31°26°
When to go to Laoag
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 | 58 | 59 | 65 | 62 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 51 | 58 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 22 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 208 | 332 | 478 | 572 | 404 | 149 | 70 | 27 |
| Wet days | 19 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Laoag
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Laoag
More museums: Museo Ilocos Norte · TOID (A Museum of the Cordileras)
Outdoors around Laoag
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
St. Anne Parish ChurchViewpoints
0.1 kmVintar Recreation Water ParkWater parks
3.3 kmUPV-ERGATESCamp sites
5.4 kmNature around Laoag
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Laoag
Earthquakes around Laoag
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days6magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950262magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record41within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 79 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 46 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 28 km
6.5Pagudpud 22 km ↑1981 · 67 km
Tsunamis · Laoag
TSTropical Storm Peilou (2026)69 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Toraji (2024)86 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Yinxing (2024)39 km · 157 km/hC5Typhoon Yagi (2024)95 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Ma-On (2022)31 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Kompasu (2021)68 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Mangkhut (2018)16 km · 213 km/hTSTropical Storm of 20 July 2018 (2018)81 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Khanun (2017)56 km · 74 km/hC5Typhoon Haima (2016)47 km · 176 km/hC4Typhoon Koppu (2015)42 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Fung-Wong (2014)55 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Kalmaegi (2014)97 km · 120 km/hC3Typhoon Krosa (2013)49 km · 148 km/hC1Typhoon Kai-Tak (2012)60 km · 102 km/hC4Typhoon Parma (2009)46 km · 120 km/hC2Typhoon Mitag (2007)55 km · 139 km/hC1Typhoon Peipah (2007)99 km · 102 km/hC1Typhoon Sanvu (2005)99 km · 93 km/hC1Typhoon Melor (2003)63 km · 120 km/hC3Typhoon Dan (1999)62 km · 167 km/hC5Typhoon Zeb (1998)78 km · 167 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)30 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Beth (1996)76 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Abel:beth (1996)1 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon Niki (1996)99 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Yunya (1994)11 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Flo (1993)82 km · 83 km/hC1Typhoon Becky (1993)99 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Koryn (1993)67 km · 167 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)33 km · 111 km/hC2Typhoon Ed (1990)46 km · 130 km/hC1Typhoon Becky (1990)48 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Angela (1989)70 km · 213 km/hC5Typhoon Gordon (1989)52 km · 204 km/hTSTropical Storm Kit (1988)25 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Wayne (1986)90 km · 139 km/hC3Typhoon Faye (1985)46 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm June (1984)70 km · 83 km/hC4Typhoon Nancy (1982)84 km · 148 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Northwestern UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1932
Divine Word College of LaoagUniversity or college · founded 1946
Northern Christian CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1946
Data Center College of the Philippines of Laoag CityUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Laoag
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lubbot1.3 kmLusong1.7 kmÑgibab2.1 kmBulangon2.1 kmBaldias2.2 kmNangalisan2.3 kmRaraboran2.3 kmVira2.4 kmButtong2.4 kmDilaan2.7 kmSan Nicolas2.8 kmTangid2.8 kmSanta Maria2.8 kmCalsit3 kmSagneb3.1 kmLusong3.1 kmPasagui3.1 kmCamangaan3.1 kmPila3.2 kmPauong3.5 kmCapalngan3.5 kmBengcag3.5 kmRioeng3.5 kmSuyo3.6 kmBengcag3.7 kmSilbung3.7 kmLagui3.9 kmCurarig4 kmCasili4 kmDarayday4 kmSan Antonio4.1 kmDichai4.2 kmRubrub4.2 kmSanta Asuncion4.2 kmSanta Rita4.3 kmZamboanga4.3 kmSail4.3 kmBarit4.4 kmPasiocan4.4 kmTalingaan4.5 kmPurarig4.5 kmTeppang4.5 kmPandayocan4.5 kmCalutit4.5 kmSan Mateo4.6 kmMadiladig4.6 kmSan Marcos4.6 kmBuyon4.7 kmMangato4.8 kmLubot4.8 kmDaurao4.8 kmCabungaan4.9 kmSanta Monica4.9 kmSan Guillermo5 kmDaurao5 kmCaataban5 kmParut5 kmNavotas5.1 kmLataag5.1 kmSangil5.2 kmLubong5.2 kmDibua5.2 kmCasili5.2 kmTamorong5.3 kmPatad5.3 kmPait5.3 kmCatuguing5.3 kmBolo5.3 kmSaguel5.4 kmTumucalao5.6 kmMalingeb5.6 kmSanta Cecilia5.7 kmBannua5.7 kmTaguipuro5.8 kmBarabay5.8 kmSan Miguel5.8 kmSan Francisco5.8 kmSan Ambrocio5.8 kmLazo5.8 kmBaranio5.8 km
Laoag from above
Around Laoag15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Padsan RiverNature8.1 kmPaoay LakeNature11 kmPaoay Lake National ParkNature10 kmGuisit RiverNature12 kmLaoag Water ReservoirNature2.9 kmMonroe IslandNature8.5 kmBacarra ChurchMonument6.1 kmSarrat ChurchMonument7.0 kmCurrimao PortFerry port26 kmBatac CityPlace16 kmDingrasPlace15 kmBacarraPlace6.4 kmPasuquinPlace15 kmPaoayPlace17 kmSarratPlace7.0 km
Postal code
2900
Getting to Laoag
Laoag International AirportLAO
7.3 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
135 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
187 kmCurrimao PortFerry port
26 kmPlaces near Laoag
Places with a climate like Laoag
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Laoag?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Laoag.
What is the hottest month in Laoag?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Laoag?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Laoag?
August is the wettest month with about 572 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Laoag?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Laoag?
The postal code of Laoag is 2900.