Bicol Region, Philippines
Virac
Virac is a town in Bicol Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 75,135 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population75,135
Local time01:58
13.58° N, 124.24° EElevation 7 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code4800October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month405mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Virac at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 17:2111 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:08Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
473 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
165 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
How Virac has grown
People living in the built-up area (30 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+279%19k in 1975 → 71k in 2025Weather in Virac
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 25 km/h · humidity 85%
Today23 Oct30°28°3.5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°27°9.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°27°9.4 mm
Mon26 Oct29°28°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°27°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°11.2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°27°1.5 mm
When to go to Virac
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 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 48 | 41 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 52 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 292 | 187 | 165 | 169 | 174 | 227 | 255 | 184 | 258 | 405 | 466 | 473 |
| Wet days | 29 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Virac
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Virac
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Breakwater ViewpointViewpoints
0.6 kmNature around Virac
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Virac
Earthquakes around Virac
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950167magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record48within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Baras 33 km ↘1988 · 43 km
7.1Palapag 9 km ↗1996 · 147 km
7.1Gigmoto 5 km ↙1982 · 23 km
6.6Bobon 14 km ↓1988 · 136 km
Tsunamis · Virac
TSTropical Storm Nokaen (2026)55 km · 94 km/hC4Typhoon Fung-Wong (2025)92 km · 202 km/hC5Typhoon Man-Yi (2024)53 km · 241 km/hC3Typhoon Molave (2020)64 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Sarika (2016)84 km · 148 km/hC1Typhoon Mekkhala (2015)70 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Nock-Ten (2011)53 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2011)46 km · 93 km/hC4Typhoon Kujira (2009)30 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Higos (2008)48 km · 65 km/hC4Typhoon Muifa (2004)94 km · 102 km/hC5Typhoon Nida (2004)46 km · 241 km/hTSTropical Storm of 14 March 2004 (2004)99 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Faye (1985)63 km · 65 km/hC1Typhoon Roger (1982)65 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Pamela (1982)99 km · 120 km/hC4Typhoon Irma (1981)61 km · 194 km/hC1Typhoon Kelly (1981)53 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Forrest (1980)59 km · 93 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Catanduanes State UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1961
Towns and villages around Virac
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Francia0.7 kmSanto Niño1.5 kmSan Vicente2 kmDanacop2.2 kmCalatagan3.4 kmCavinitan4 kmCabugao4.8 kmAntipolo5.4 kmSanto Domingo5.8 kmSagrada-Familia6.2 kmSipi6.8 kmCasoocan6.9 kmGuinobatan7 kmDuag7 kmBato7.1 kmBuyo7.4 kmTilis7.6 kmQuiliquilihan7.6 kmCagraray7.6 kmHawan7.7 kmTalisay7.9 kmDugui8 kmBatalay8.1 kmOguis8.2 kmPaltaseday8.2 kmSimamla8.3 kmPalta8.4 kmBote8.5 kmSibakungan8.6 kmMagnesia8.6 kmSanta Isabel8.7 kmObo8.8 kmMabato8.8 kmMarilima9.1 kmDuqui9.1 kmSan Juan9.1 kmSan Juan Pequeño9.3 kmLibjo9.3 kmSan Jose9.4 kmSan Miguel9.4 kmBalete9.5 kmMaylililla9.6 kmSan Roque9.6 kmJose Rizal9.7 kmSolong9.9 kmPatagan9.9 kmJilaglabanon9.9 kmBotan10 kmTalisay10 kmPalawig10 kmIguang Bayawas11 kmLictin12 kmSalvacion12 kmBocti12 kmSiai13 kmCarboa13 kmBatolinao13 kmBonat13 kmTimbaan13 kmMabato14 kmKilikilihan14 kmZilod14 kmCarangag14 kmObo15 kmSan Andres15 kmTominauog15 kmRizal15 kmBatong-Palouay15 kmCalolbon15 km
Virac from above
Around Virac15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Maygñaway RiverNature22 kmTwo-Fathom PatchNature2.4 kmOne-fathom PatchNature5.0 kmJohns ReefNature6.2 kmPechili ReefNature10 kmBalacay IslandNature23 kmZayao IslandNature22 kmVirac PortFerry port0.5 kmSan AndresFerry port15 kmBatoPlace7.0 kmBarasPlace17 kmSan AndresPlace15 kmSan MiguelPlace9.4 kmCaramoanPlace45 kmCaramoranPlace46 km
Postal code
4800
Getting to Virac
Virac AirportVRC
3.5 kmBicol International AirportDRP
80 kmNaga AirportWNP
105 kmVirac PortTabaco Port
0.5 kmSan AndresTabaco Port
15 kmPlaces near Virac
Places with a climate like Virac
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Virac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Virac.
What is the hottest month in Virac?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Virac?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Virac?
December is the wettest month with about 473 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Virac?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Virac?
The postal code of Virac is 4800.