January Rainfall and Precipitation in Philippines
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Philippines in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Philippines
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- Bohol
- Boracay Island
- Busuanga Island
- Camarines Norte
- Camiguin
- Cebu
- Coron Island
- Davao del Sur
- Ilocos Region
- Luzon
- Mactan Island
- Mindanao
- Mindoro
- Mountain Province
- Northern Samar
- Palawan
- Pampanga
- Panglao Island
- Province of Iloilo
- Rizal Province
- Samal - Island Garden City of Samal
- Siargao Island
- Siquijor Island
- Surigao del Norte
- Tablas Island
- Visayas
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga del Sur
Popular cities in Philippines
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- Anda
- Anepahan
- Angeles City
- Antipolo
- Bacolod
- Badian
- Baguio
- Bagumbayan
- Baler
- Bingag
- Boracay
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu City
- Clark
- Coron
- Dauin
- Dauis
- Davao City
- Dipolog
- Dumaguete
- El Nido
- General Luna
- General Santos
- Iloilo City
- Kalibo
- Laoag
- Legaspi
- Lipa
- Mactan
- Malapascua Island
- Mambajao
- Mandaue City
- Manila
- Moalboal
- Muntinlupa
- Odiongan
- Olongapo
- Oslob
- Palawan
- Pandan
- Panglao City
- Parañaque
- Pilar
- Puerto Galera
- Puerto Princesa
- San Fernando, La Union
- Santa Fe
- Santander
- Taal
- Tagaytay
- Tagbilaran City
- Tagum
- Tanay
- Vigan
Philippines precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Philippines receive in January?
Manila sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 33 mm (1.3 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in Philippines in January?
Manila sees roughly 4 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Philippines?
January is generally a drier month for Philippines, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in January in Philippines?
In our database, Socorro stands out as having an average rainfall level of 449 mm (18 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Philippines?
In our records, Vigan stands out as the driest city in Philippines for January, averaging just 14 mm (0.6 in).
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