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.