January verdict

Philippines in January

Weather score67Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 148mm, so some wet days are possible.

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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

148mm

Sun

5.7h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

67

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 148mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Temperature

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January29°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsMarch to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January148mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Philippines' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to April

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January5.7 hours average sun

January is one of Philippines' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsApril to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January27°C average sea

January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.

Warmest seaApril to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

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January67 weather score

January sits close to Philippines' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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