Manila weather in January (Luzon, Philippines)

What can you expect from the weather in Manila during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Manila generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Manila in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

The city usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Manila climate page with graphs.

 

Manila, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 33 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Philippines in January

Find out more about the weather in Philippines in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Manila in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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