Vigan weather in November
In November, Vigan sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 93 mm of rain across 12.8 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Vigan's 6th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Vigan's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- 12.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:09 AM – 5:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.65 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Vigan is city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur.
- Density
- 1,933/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1572
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical November day in Vigan reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
| 14 | 29 | 24 |
| 15 | 29 | 24 |
| 16 | 29 | 24 |
| 17 | 29 | 24 |
| 18 | 29 | 24 |
| 19 | 29 | 24 |
| 20 | 29 | 24 |
| 21 | 29 | 24 |
| 22 | 29 | 24 |
| 23 | 29 | 24 |
| 24 | 29 | 24 |
| 25 | 29 | 24 |
| 26 | 29 | 24 |
| 27 | 29 | 24 |
| 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 29 | 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 29 | 24 |
How November really feels in Vigan
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 21 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Vigan weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 3rd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 22° | 16 | 3.1 | 11.1 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 22° | 16 | 3 | 11.4 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 23° | 23 | 5.6 | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 49 | 12 | 12.4 | 5.4 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 203 | 22.9 | 12.8 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 367 | 27.2 | 13 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 590 | 29.2 | 12.9 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 25° | 617 | 28.8 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 25° | 411 | 27.6 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 240 | 19.5 | 11.6 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 24° | 93 | 12.8 | 11.2 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 23° | 45 | 7.4 | 11 | 6.4 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 64 | 36 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Vigan gets around 93 mm of rain over 12.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 42% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 49 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 47 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 42 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 39 |
| 22 | 38 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 35 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 27 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 75% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
| Oppressive (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 16 | 80 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 16 | 80 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 16 | 80 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 17 | 80 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 17 | 80 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 17 | 79 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 18 | 78 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 18 | 78 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 18 | 78 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 18 | 78 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | 19 | 77 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 19 | 77 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 | 19 | 77 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 20 | 76 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 20 | 76 | 1 |
| 21 | 3 | 20 | 76 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 | 21 | 75 | 1 |
| 23 | 4 | 22 | 74 | 0 |
| 24 | 4 | 23 | 73 | 0 |
| 25 | 5 | 25 | 70 | 0 |
| 26 | 5 | 26 | 69 | 0 |
| 27 | 6 | 27 | 67 | 0 |
| 28 | 6 | 29 | 65 | 0 |
| 29 | 7 | 30 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 | 7 | 32 | 61 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 11 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:01 AM to 6:17 AM, and sunset from 5:23 PM to 5:19 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:23 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:02 | 5:22 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:02 | 5:22 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:03 | 5:21 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:03 | 5:21 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:21 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:20 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:05 | 5:20 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:20 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:20 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:19 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:19 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:19 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:08 | 5:19 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:08 | 5:19 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:19 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:09 | 5:18 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 6:10 | 5:18 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:11 | 5:18 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:11 | 5:18 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:12 | 5:18 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:12 | 5:18 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 6:13 | 5:18 |
| 24 | 11.1 | 6:13 | 5:18 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:14 | 5:18 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:18 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:15 | 5:18 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:16 | 5:18 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 6:16 | 5:19 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:17 | 5:19 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.65 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.29 kWh/m² to a high of 6.68 kWh/m² in April across the year — November's 4.65 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Vigan
In November, Vigan sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Vigan sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Vigan's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Vigan?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Vigan for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Vigan in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Vigan sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Vigan in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in June at about 30°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Vigan in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Vigan peaks around August 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Vigan in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Vigan is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (December, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Vigan?
Vigan sits at 17.6°N, 120.4°E, 19 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Bantay, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Vigan
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Vigan.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Vigan has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 45 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,097 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,557 m.
The land around Vigan is covered by cropland (44%), trees (31%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, water (50%) and trees (29%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and water (38%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Vigan (17.5747°, 120.3869°, elevation 19 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).