January weather forecast
Philippines

January typically marks the height of the 'cool' season in the Philippines, characterized by the northeast monsoon, locally known as 'Amihan'. This month sees moderate temperatures and dry conditions, with temperature averages from 22°C (71.6°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), making it one of the cooler months of the year. However, it is important to note that 'cool' is relative to the typical tropical climate of the Philippines and temperatures are still quite warm by general standards.

January receives significantly less rainfall compared to the wet season. The city of Baguio, known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" due to its cooler climate, experiences average temperatures from 15°C (59°F) to 24°C (75.2°F) during this month. On the other hand, the capital city of Manila sees higher average temperatures, typically ranging from 22°C (71.6°F) to 30°C (86°F).

Compared to December, January is slightly cooler with marginally lower precipitation levels. In contrast, February, although it remains under the influence of the 'Amihan', tends to have slightly warmer temperatures as the country transitions towards the hotter period of the year. Despite these subtle changes, the weather conditions in January offer an attractive climate for tourists, particularly those seeking to escape harsh winters elsewhere.

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• Manila - January »
  January is the month when Manila experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F). Manila's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) to a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).
• Quezon City - January »
  In Quezon City, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F). January has the least sunshine of the year in Quezon City with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.
• Makati - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Makati are January, February and April with 25mm (0.98") of accumulated rain. The months with the least rainfall in Makati are January, February and April with 25mm (0.98") of accumulated rain.
• Davao City - January »
  In Davao City, the coldest months are January, February, June through August and December, registering an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F). Lowest temperatures in Davao City are observed in January, February, June through August and December, averaging a high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F).
• Cebu City - January »
  January is the coldest month in Cebu City, exhibiting average temperatures of 29.8°C (85.6°F) at the peak and 23.8°C (74.8°F) at the base. January, February, June through December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Cebu City, Philippines.
• Baguio - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Baguio is January, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically collects 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Baguio is January, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically collects 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Iloilo City - January »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Iloilo City, Philippines. Iloilo City's January weather, with an average high temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and an average low temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.
• Bacolod - January »
  Bacolod experiences lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F) during January, February, July through October and December. Bacolod sees its lowest temperatures during January, February, July through October and December, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F).
• Puerto Princesa - January »
  January and December mark Puerto Princesa's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F). Puerto Princesa's temperatures tend to hit their minimum during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F).
• Tagaytay - January »
  On the last day of January, in Tagaytay sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:55 pm PST. On the first day of January in Tagaytay, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm.
• Cagayan de Oro - January »
  Cagayan de Oro's January weather, with an average high temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and an average low temperature of 22.2°C (72°F), tends to be the coldest of the year. The month with the least sunshine in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, is January, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.