The weather in January in the Philippines

It's warm in January in the Philippines with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for the Philippines. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2023, the Philippines reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 144 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.

Daily weather in January for the Philippines

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Philippines. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Philippines New York
Average temperature 29°C 5°C
Max. temperature 30°C 11°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 144 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 18 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Philippines with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Philippines is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in the Philippines is based on weather data from Boracay. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Philippines to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in the Philippines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in the Philippines

Temperature in January in the Philippines over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in the Philippines. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in the Philippines

Total precipitation in January in the Philippines over the years

Daily UV index in January in the Philippines

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in the Philippines, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in the Philippines by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Philippines. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.