Ilocos, Philippines
Santa
Santa is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,164 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population15,164
Local time02:04
17.49° N, 120.43° EElevation 13 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2703October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month221mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Santa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:54 · 17:3211 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:00Next 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
585 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby5+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Santa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 96%
Today24 Oct29°25°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°25°13.5 mm
Tue27 Oct31°24°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct32°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°0.5 mm
When to go to Santa
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 | 72 | 71 | 68 | 62 | 42 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 54 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 8 | 6 | 14 | 49 | 281 | 361 | 585 | 780 | 519 | 221 | 57 | 7 |
| 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 Santa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Santa
Outdoors around Santa
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 kmSanta Symbolic LandmarkViewpoints
3.7 kmtempViewpoints
4.2 kmNature around Santa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Santa
Earthquakes around Santa
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 record41within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 41 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 43 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 125 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 94 km
Tropical storms · Santa
Towns and villages around Santa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Inandiket0.3 kmAlibangbang0.3 kmPasongol0.7 kmBucalag1 kmTabucolan1.1 kmLabut Sur1.3 kmLabut Norte1.7 kmCasiber2 kmCabuaan2.1 kmCalunboyan2.2 kmCaniogan2.4 kmMabilbila Sur2.4 kmMabilbila Norte2.9 kmRancho3 kmBaetan3.4 kmManueva3.7 kmDammay3.8 kmSubec3.9 kmPatucannay3.9 kmMagno4 kmCabangaran4.1 kmOribi4.3 kmPoro4.4 kmSulvec4.5 kmCamarao4.5 kmBasug4.5 kmCerna5 kmLungog5.2 kmLidug5.3 kmBarabong5.3 kmTaramuting5.5 kmTamurong5.5 kmAmpandula5.5 kmNandiquet5.8 kmKakaldingan5.9 kmPantay5.9 kmSacuyya Sur6 kmQuinarayan6.1 kmMargaay6.3 kmNagpanaon6.3 kmQuimmara6.3 kmSan Miguel6.4 kmLabuac6.5 kmSacuyya Norte6.6 kmAmbulugan6.9 kmRizal7 kmBulanos7.1 kmLimmansangan7.1 kmSanta Antigua7.4 kmNamalangan7.4 kmAbour7.6 kmTokolao7.7 kmNarognoy7.8 kmNansuagao7.8 kmParparia7.9 kmTurod8 kmCapariaan8 kmAquib8.1 kmSammaki8.1 kmParatong8.3 kmCabaruyan8.3 kmDinaloan8.4 kmSan Pablo8.4 kmLanipao8.4 kmNaguilian8.5 kmBanglayan8.5 kmAnonang Mayor8.6 kmAnonang Minor8.6 kmBalasiw8.7 kmCamangaan8.7 kmNarvacan8.7 kmFuerte8.8 kmPandan8.8 kmBeddeng Daya9 kmCallaguip9 kmPuro9 kmPagbacsayan9 kmPantoc9 kmRugsuanan9.2 kmOrence9.2 km
Santa from above
Around Santa19 places to see, do and reach nearby
Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National ParkNature2.8 kmCassamata Hill National ParkNature23 kmSuso ShoalNature15 kmPinget IslandNature24 kmCoral Island, IlocosNature24 kmSouth Peak BulagaoMountain19 kmNorth Peak BulagaoMountain20 kmViganMonument11 kmBaroque Churches of the PhilippinesMonument14 kmSanta Maria ChurchMonument14 kmSyquia MansionMonument11 kmAyusan–Paoa BridgeMonument11 kmFather Burgos HouseMuseum11 kmViganPlace11 kmBantayPlace12 kmNarvacanPlace8.7 kmCaoayanPlace9.3 kmSantiagoPlace21 kmSan VicentePlace14 km
Postal code
2703
Getting to Santa
Laoag International AirportLAO
77 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
139 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
153 kmPlaces near Santa
Places with a climate like Santa
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Santa.
What is the hottest month in Santa?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Santa?
July is the wettest month with about 585 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Santa?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Santa?
The postal code of Santa is 2703.