Climate guide for Vigan, Philippines

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About Vigan

Vigan's UNESCO-listed Mestizo district keeps cobbled Calle Crisologo, colonial houses and horse-drawn kalesas. The pottery yards, the cathedral and the nearby beaches of Mindoro fill the days, and Laoag and the Ilocos coast are within reach. November to April is the dry season; the rainy months are green and quiet, and the town's longganisa and empanada are the local specialties.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 3.1/10 in September to 8.6/10 in February; the safest picks are February, March, January.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 25°C and 28 mm of rain in February, with roughly 23 bright days. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Budget timing
The lowest rates fall in April; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (6.9/10).

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When to visit Vigan: the short answer

The best time to visit Vigan is February, followed by March, January. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 25°C with 28 mm of rain and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, October.

Across the year Vigan swings from 24°C in January to 28°C in April, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 16 mm in March to 577 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Vigan is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: April (28°C). Coolest: January (24°C). Driest: March (16 mm). Wettest: July (577 mm).

Vigan month by month

January in Vigan: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 7.9/10

January averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

February in Vigan — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

February averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Vigan at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March in Vigan: strong conditions, 2nd of 12

Good · 8.2/10

Days in March average 27°C (80°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

April in Vigan — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

April averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Vigan: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.6/10

Days in May average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 74% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

199 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 3.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Vigan — 5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Vigan — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.2/10

June averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

289 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Vigan — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.3/10

July averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

577 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 5.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Vigan: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.4/10

Days in August average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 89% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 461 mm, but with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Vigan — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in Vigan — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.1/10

Days in September average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 472 mm: only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.1/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Vigan — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.

October in Vigan — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

October averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

348 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Vigan — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

November averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

At 150 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Vigan — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

At 25°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.8/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Vigan — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Vigan, Philippines?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Vigan are February, March. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.6/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Vigan year-round?
Vigan has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 24°C in January to 28°C in April, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.1 and 8.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Vigan?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Vigan are September (3.1/10), June (3.2/10), October (3.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Vigan?
July is the wettest month in Vigan, averaging about 577 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 16 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Vigan?
March sees the most sun in Vigan, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Vigan a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Vigan is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Vigan calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Vigan: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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