Ilocos, Philippines
Vigan
Vigan is a town in Ilocos, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 54,498 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population54,498
Local time23:46
17.57° N, 120.39° EElevation 19 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code2700October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month192mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vigan 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
758 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
5 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby3+
1 of them World Heritage
How Vigan has grown
People living in the built-up area (43 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+208%35k in 1975 → 106k in 2025Weather in Vigan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%
Today22 Oct29°26°6.2 mm
Fri23 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 Vigan
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 | 67 | 74 | 75 | 71 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 49 | 55 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 5 | 10 | 38 | 268 | 336 | 546 | 758 | 494 | 192 | 47 | 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 Vigan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Vigan
UNESCO0 km
ViganBuilt 1572
0.5 km
Syquia MansionBuilt 18301.3 km
Ayusan–Paoa BridgeBuilt 1842
Museum0.2 km
Father Burgos HouseMore museums: Crisologo Museum · Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum · National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos
Outdoors around Vigan
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 Vigan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vigan
Earthquakes around Vigan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days7magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950187magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record39within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Sallapadan 10 km ↗2022 · 46 km
6.5Sinait 12 km ←1957 · 33 km
6.5Ambaguio 4 km ←1990 · 136 km
6.5Carasi 4 km ↑1983 · 88 km
Tropical storms · Vigan
TSTropical Storm Peilou (2026)24 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Toraji (2024)57 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Trami (2024)54 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Ma-On (2022)92 km · 93 km/hC5Typhoon Mangkhut (2018)67 km · 213 km/hC2Typhoon Khanun (2017)18 km · 74 km/hC5Typhoon Haima (2016)94 km · 176 km/hC1Typhoon Peipah (2007)52 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Cimaron (2006)82 km · 176 km/hC4Typhoon Nanmadol (2004)43 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Ernie (1996)47 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Beth (1996)33 km · 65 km/hC2Typhoon Abel:beth (1996)73 km · 139 km/hC2Typhoon Niki (1996)52 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Nina (1995)76 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Yunya (1994)55 km · 83 km/hC5Typhoon Ruth (1991)42 km · 120 km/hC1Typhoon Becky (1990)63 km · 120 km/hC5Typhoon Gordon (1989)76 km · 204 km/hTSTropical Storm Faye (1989)54 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Tess (1985)62 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Nancy (1982)55 km · 148 km/hC4Typhoon Kim (1980)47 km · 74 km/h
Universities and research institutes
University of Northern PhilippinesUniversity or college · founded 1965
STI College ViganUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Vigan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Taguipuro1 kmSan Julian1 kmSal-lacong1 kmPuroc a Dacquel1 kmCuta1 kmBulag1 kmBalaleng1 kmBantay1.1 kmAyusan Norte1.3 kmCapangpangan1.4 kmSan Julian Sur1.5 kmBayubay Sur1.6 kmBayubay Norte1.6 kmCabalangegan1.7 kmCacaldingan1.7 kmBuquig1.7 kmBeddeng Laud1.7 kmCaopat1.8 kmCaoayan1.8 kmPaoa1.9 kmSan Julian North1.9 kmAyusan Sur1.9 kmCabaroan Laud1.9 kmBongotokan2 kmCabaroan2.1 kmBeddeng Daya2.2 kmBallangac2.2 kmNagsangalan2.4 kmAnonang Minor2.5 kmCamangaan2.6 kmCabaruan2.7 kmTamag2.7 kmAggay2.7 kmNaguilian2.7 kmAnonang Mayor2.7 kmPuro2.8 kmPagbacsayan2.8 kmPantay Daya2.8 kmSagpat2.8 kmNalasin2.8 kmSan Vicente2.8 kmBulag West2.9 kmCabittaogan3 kmGuimod3 kmCapariaan3.1 kmLubong3.1 kmPantay Laud3.1 kmSinabaan3.1 kmPangada3.2 kmParatong3.2 kmBulala3.3 kmCabuloan3.3 kmNansuagao3.3 kmRugsuanan3.4 kmSalindeg3.4 kmPus Pus3.4 kmBantaoay3.5 kmPong-ol3.5 kmMira3.6 kmTamorong3.7 kmCallaguip3.7 kmBusiing Sur3.8 kmRaois3.8 kmSanta Catalina3.8 kmBarraca3.8 kmPudoc Sur4 kmSinabaan4 kmOra4.1 kmSubec4.1 kmBahet4.1 kmGalawaan4.1 kmSanta Antigua4.2 kmCapangdanan4.2 kmPatac4.2 kmCabalangan4.2 kmSan Pedro4.3 kmBusiing Norte4.3 kmUrdas4.3 kmMindoro4.3 kmPudoc North4.3 km
Vigan from above
Around Vigan20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National ParkNature13 kmCassamata Hill National ParkNature25 kmPinget IslandNature13 kmMasbate ShoalNature19 kmLapog ShoalNature20 kmSouthwest ShoalNature20 kmNorth ShoalNature23 kmSalomague Island, IlocosNature25 kmSouth Peak BulagaoMountain16 kmNorth Peak BulagaoMountain15 kmViganMonumentunder 100 mSyquia MansionMonument0.5 kmAyusan–Paoa BridgeMonument1.3 kmFather Burgos HouseMuseum0.2 kmBantayPlace1.1 kmNarvacanPlace20 kmCaoayanPlace1.8 kmSan JuanPlace20 kmSan VicentePlace2.9 kmSantaPlace11 km
Postal code
2700
Getting to Vigan
Laoag International AirportLAO
69 kmTuguegarao AirportTUG
143 kmCauayan AirportCYZ
162 kmPlaces near Vigan
Places with a climate like Vigan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vigan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vigan.
What is the hottest month in Vigan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Vigan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vigan?
August is the wettest month with about 758 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vigan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Vigan?
The postal code of Vigan is 2700.