Ilocos Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ilocos Region, Philippines in January.

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Laoag Dagupan

Are you planning a trip a to Ilocos Region, Philippines in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Ilocos Region in January

Ilocos Region, Philippines is a region in Philippines. January in Ilocos Region generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Laoag. During this period, Laoag experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For specific regional insights in Ilocos Region, Philippines, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 15 mm (0.6 in) in Laoag.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Laoag gets approximately 249 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Ilocos Region in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ilocos Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Ilocos Region, Philippines?

Temperature range in Ilocos Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Ilocos Region (January)

Laoag

In January Laoag generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
249 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Laoag →

Dagupan

In January Dagupan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dagupan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ilocos Region, in Philippines.

In our records: Philippines January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Philippines in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Philippines dropped to -10°C (14°F) in Malapascua Island on January 16, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Philippines was 13°C (55°F) in Baguio on January 18, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ilocos Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laoag 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Dagupan 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Ilocos Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ilocos Region, Philippines in January?

Ilocos Region, Philippines typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Laoag average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ilocos Region, Philippines in January?

Average temperatures in Ilocos Region, Philippines during January range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Laoag.

Does Ilocos Region, Philippines get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Laoag averages just 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Ilocos Region, Philippines.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ilocos Region, Philippines?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Ilocos Region, Philippines with overall perfect weather in Laoag. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Ilocos Region, Philippines is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Laoag. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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